Medical Assistant

Pulse Vascular • Kearny, NJ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a full-time, bilingual Spanish Medical Assistant to support the efficient operation of a healthcare practice. The Medical Assistant works directly with practice staff and assists with clinical duties, collecting test samples, maintaining patient records, scheduling, and patient care. The role also involves assisting the Nurse Practitioner with medical inventory and ordering supplies, cleaning beds and clinical areas, helping patients change or use the restroom, and preparing patients for procedures. The position is an in-person role at the practice’s Kearny, New Jersey office, with an eight-hour Monday-to-Friday day-shift schedule.

Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish is required.
• At least 2 years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital.
• Certified, Registered, or Clinical Medical Assistant certification (required).
• Customer service skills, including prompt, friendly, and timely support.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Active listening and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professional, enthusiastic, respectful, friendly, and welcoming demeanor with a positive attitude.
• Phone-handling etiquette and ability to schedule patients using a multi-line telephone system.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds and personalities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and strong keyboarding skills.
• Organizational, detail-oriented, multitasking, and prioritization skills, and ability to adapt to change.
• Basic skills in operating and maintaining office machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare practice staff with clinical duties and patient care.
• Collect test samples and maintain patient records.
• Schedule patients and handle a multi-line telephone system.
• Assist the Nurse Practitioner with medical inventory and order new materials as needed.
• Clean beds and surrounding clinical areas.
• Assist patients with changing and using the restroom, and prepare patients for procedures.
• Communicate customer or patient needs and requests to management and appropriate units.
• Complete filing and documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k) with generous match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Vision insurance
• LTD and critical illness coverage
• Maternity and paternity leave

What This Job Offers

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