Medical Assisant

Living Water Clinic • Selma, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Medical Assistant who is bilingual in Spanish and English. This vital role supports our healthcare providers through a variety of administrative and clinical duties. Our ideal candidate is attentive, friendly, and a team player, with a strong desire to contribute positively to patient outcomes. We need a team member who can efficiently work in a fast-paced environment, while providing the utmost care for our patients.

Requirements

• 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Proficient in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of medical regulations, medical office procedures, and medical billing procedures.
• Proficiency in using an Electronic Medical Record System for patient charting preferred, or a willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) is preferred but not required.
• You embody a loving attitude towards healthcare, mirroring our clinic's mission and values in your everyday work.
• You possess a strong desire to help improve patient outcomes and provide exceptional service and care.
• You express an unwavering commitment to your role, aiming to make a positive impact on our patients' health and wellbeing.
• Have a strong desire to grow personal skills in your industry.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds
• Excellent team player
• Customer-service oriented
• Positive professional insight
• Flexibility and dependability
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
• Modern office practices and procedures including email
• Intermediate computer skills
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
• Able to multitask
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Stand for long periods
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt medical support under the direction of a healthcare provider.
• Duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and documenting coding information for insurance purposes using our AthenaHealth EMR system.
• Help ensure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
• Promote teamwork with coworkers while adhering to all standards of nursing care.
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by a healthcare provider.
• Measuring vital signs, such as blood pressure.
• Perform injections and other basic medical procedures (breathing treatments, A1c, ECGs, urine tests, etc…)
• Assisting the physician and providers during patient examinations.
• Provides basic education and information to patients, making sure patients’ questions are answered, anxieties alleviated, and interfaces with community-oriented activities and staff
• Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community.
• Preparing and handling medical instruments and supplies, ensuring that examination rooms are clean and ready for patients.
• Consistently and openly communicates with supervisors, providers, and all staff.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and privacy

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Mon - Fri 8-5
• 4 Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to be part of a growing medical start-up and eligibility for career advancement within the organization to leadership positions.
• Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed