Bilingual Medical Assistant- ACCESS Westside
About The Position
Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) is a mission-driven community health organization focused on improving community health and advancing health equity. The Bilingual Medical Assistant works collaboratively with providers and a care team that includes benefits specialists, front desk receptionists, behavioral health consultants, and others to provide quality health services and resources to patients. The role supports providers with onsite procedures and delivers direct clinical care, including taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy, and administering medications and vaccines. The Medical Assistant also responds to patient questions, returns calls, schedules appointments, and reviews medical records. The position includes clinical and technical training, including training with Epic, an electronic medical record system. Some evening and Saturday availability is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program.
- CPR/Basic Life Support certification.
- At least one year of experience or a clinical externship.
- Basic proficiency with an electronic medical record system; Epic is preferred.
- Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Epic is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with providers and other care-team members to provide health services and resources to patients.
- Assist providers with onsite procedures.
- Take vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and administer medications and vaccines to patients.
- Respond to patient questions and return calls.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Review medical records.
- Participate in clinical and technical training, including training with Epic.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs for qualifying individuals.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- 403(b) retirement plan and financial resources to help employees save and plan for retirement.
- Life insurance.
- Opportunity to participate in cross-departmental committees focused on innovating and transforming care delivery and the workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
