Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish

Riverland Community Health•Saint Paul, MN

12d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Riverland Community Health (RCH) is a Federally-Qualified Health Center in St. Paul, where patients receive community-based Family Practice medical care in addition to mental health, dentistry, social work and other integrated services. When joining RCH, you become part of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming team who are dedicated to serving our patients and pursuing our mission to deliver excellent healthcare for all and training for the providers of tomorrow. JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant is responsible for facilitation of patient care through the delivery of timely, quality patient health services. This position is also responsible for assisting provider staff with procedures as needed.

Requirements

Ability to use customer service skills to positively impact the experience of care for our patients, external customers and internal service partners.
Ability to work collaboratively on projects.
Skill in identifying problems, problem solving and resolution.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work in conjunction with appropriate site management team members.
Demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making abilities.
Ability to prepare and maintain detailed records, files, reports and other correspondence.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication.
Ability to perform the job in accordance with RCH’s Standards of Business Conduct, which includes compliance, ethics and integrity, confidentiality, protection of assets and avoidance of conflicts of interest and inappropriate business relationships.
Able to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions in Spanish.
LPN license required
BLS certification
Standing for long periods of time. Some bending, stooping and stretching. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience is preferred or equivalent to education/skills
Medical terminology preferred.
Xray Limited Scope certification preferred, compensation given
Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant is preferred
EMT License

Responsibilities

Work with medical staff to provide support, contact patients, follow up with patients, and maintain files and policies for clinical procedures.
Room patients in exam rooms: including taking vital signs, history, and preparing patient and equipment to be seen by the provider.
Collect specimens and perform routine diagnostic procedures including EKGs, audiograms, vision and hearing screenings, ear irrigations, TB skin tests, spirometry, assisting with minor surgery and other procedures.
Administer medications and vaccinations per provider order.
Receive patient calls and messages for providers.
Fax and email correspondence for providers.
Coordinate referrals to outside providers and scheduling outside appointments.
Complete pre-visit planning prior to patient appointment to obtain all necessary information and reports for provider review.
Responsible for daily stocking and cleaning of patient rooms to facilitate efficient, and quality patient care.
Perform infection control procedures through the regular cleaning and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
Report maintenance and cleaning service issues to manager.
Facilitate relationship between patient and provider.
Develop relationships with patients, family, and outside agencies to facilitate coordination of care.
Follow through to resolve service problems promptly and professionally with the involvement of appropriate clinic staff.
Alert patient to provider changes and/or delays in schedule.
Perform other tasks as assigned.