Bilingual Medical Assistant - Lamar Health Center

Memorial Hermann Health System•Terrytown, NE

About The Position

The Bilingual Medical Assistant performs direct and indirect patient care under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician. The role provides care within the scope of a medical assistant and according to the Skills Inventory, Practice policies and procedures, and the needs and age of the patient population served. The position supports physicians and the healthcare team, documents care in patient medical records, and contributes to safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient patient experiences.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school; clinical education and/or experience may be substituted for the certificate.
Current CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated skills for the assigned specialty area or function, or assigned procedures.
Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
Knowledge of OSHA and CLIA, HIPAA, general office tasks, and filing systems.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in a designated specialty area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced direct and indirect patient care under physician direction, as specified in the Skills Inventory and according to the needs and age of the patient population served.
Assist in planning and implementing direct patient care and document care in patient medical records in accordance with Practice policies and procedures.
Collect patient and family data according to Practice protocol, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, medication, allergy, and environmental information, current and historical.
Collect and accurately document vital signs, height, weight, and chief complaint in a timely manner.
Provide general patient care, prepare patients for examinations, assist providers with treatments and procedures, perform treatments and procedures, and call in prescriptions.
Take patient phone calls and offer advice, triage appointments, and stock rooms.
Administer medication as directed using the five rights.
Process and coordinate referrals and orders for outside tests as directed by a physician, and report results to patients as directed by a physician.
Collect specimens.
Assist physicians in meeting patient and family learning needs, and maintain communication with physicians and healthcare team members to support quality care.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including requirements for time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by creating compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.