Medical Assistant- Bilingual English/Spanish (FDH Chestnut)
About The Position
Sante Health System is encouraging all Medical Assistants who are proficient in speaking English and Spanish to apply and to join our team full-time at one of our medical office teams in the Fresno, CA area. In this medical assisting position, you would provide top-notch customer service both in-person and over the phone and assist our physicians with delivering specialty care to our patients. Our medical office has an exceptional team-oriented environment that people want to be a part of! Here at Sante, everyone works together to achieve goals. This medical assisting job also comes with competitive pay and solid benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED equivalent
- Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
- Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) required to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking patients and support delivery of care
- Exceptional people and communication skills
- Highly skilled in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- A no-task-too-small approach to the work
Nice To Haves
- Positive - a can-do attitude that helps you rise to challenges
- Patient-focused - our patients know that you will always listen and put their needs first
- Customer service extraordinaire - patient and driven to solve problems and help others
- Collaborative team player - willing to step in where needed to keep our medical office running smoothly
- Calm, reassuring demeanor - ability to put our patients at ease throughout their appointment
- Detail-oriented professional - nothing gets past you without being double-checked and put in the right place
Responsibilities
- Provide top-notch customer service both in-person and over the phone.
- Assist physicians with delivering specialty care to patients.
- Welcome patients with a warm smile and demeanor.
- Check patients in and verify their insurance and personal information on their records.
- Register incoming referrals and schedule appointments.
- Manage patient files, records, schedules and other information while maintaining strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensure exam and treatment rooms are stocked with necessary instruments and supplies and everything is sterilized.
- Maintain the medication sample closet to ensure supplies are organized and stocked.
- Obtain patient vitals and determine the nature of their visit.
- Provide patient teaching related to pre and post care instructions.
- Measure and fit compression stockings as recommended by the provider.
- Assist physicians by preparing patients for minor surgeries and physicals.
- Administer injections and apply splints and dressings.
- Handle office duties including scheduling appointments, answering phones, screening calls, and relaying messages by phone or mail.
- Answer patient questions about general policies and procedures.
- Keep supplies and inventory well managed and order more supplies as needed.
- Keep work area and lobby neat and orderly.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Solid benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
