Bilingual Medical Assistant - Sam Houston Clinic
Centrum Healthā¢Houston, TX
ā¢Onsite
About The Position
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- A minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice or urgent care setting
- Strong knowledge of medical correspondence, managing electronic medical records
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team player, able to work with provider and other team members of the care team.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred.
- Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable but not required.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
Responsibilities
- Taking Patient Vital Signs
- Taking Medical Histories
- Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
- Assisting Physicians During Examinations
- Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
- Sterilizing Medical Instruments
- Removing Sutures
- Calling or electronic entering Prescriptions into Pharmacies
- Preparing Patients for X-Rays
- Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
- Transcribing all notes and documents related to treatments.
- Other duties as assigned
- Travel to clinics within the region as needed for business operation or staffing coverage requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
