Medical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)

VIPcare•Sarasota, FL

20h•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Under the direction of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or APRN, the role prepares patients for examinations, performs clinical procedures within the scope of practice, assists providers during patient visits, and supports front office operations. This is a safety-sensitive position involving direct patient care, medication administration, and other clinical duties requiring accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail. The Medical Assistant supports Medicare Advantage patients in a value-based care model focused on quality outcomes and preventive care. The role includes collecting and documenting patient information, measuring vital signs, preparing patients and examination rooms, assisting with examinations and procedures, explaining provider instructions as directed, administering medications and treatments as permitted, performing diagnostic and laboratory testing, and maintaining accurate records. The Medical Assistant also supports care coordination, patient outreach, Annual Wellness Visits, front-office operations, inventory, and clinic teamwork. The position reports to the Office Manager. It offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or on-call duties. Compensation is $18.00–$25.00 per hour, plus performance bonuses. The selected candidate’s compensation is based on factors including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
Current CPR/BLS certification, or obtain it within organizational guidelines.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical office procedures.
Working knowledge of common medications and disease processes affecting the patient population served.
Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, and CLIA regulations.
Experience using electronic medical records (EMRs).
Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, providers, health plans, and internal and external partners.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Commitment to exceptional patient care and a positive patient experience.
Cultural-diversity awareness and sensitivity to the needs of Medicare and other patient populations served by VIPcare.
Ability to perform clinical physical activities, including assisting with patient positioning and transfers; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements; and extended sitting or standing as operationally needed.
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to perform clinical procedures, administer medications, collect specimens, and operate medical equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or move equipment and supplies weighing up to 15 pounds and assist with heavier patient transfers when appropriate.
Visual acuity and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, sufficient to perform essential job functions safely.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, computers, telephones, and clinical devices.
Reliable transportation to consistently report to scheduled work locations and shifts.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or certification such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician practice, outpatient, or ambulatory care setting.
IV Therapy certification, where permitted by state regulations.
Phlebotomy experience.
Knowledge of medical coding principles.
Familiarity with Medicare Advantage plan structures, HEDIS quality measures, value-based care principles, and Annual Wellness Visit workflows.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and prepare them for examinations by obtaining and documenting relevant histories, medications, allergies, preventive care information, and other clinical information in the EMR.
Measure, document, and report vital signs and other clinical observations.
Prepare patients and examination rooms for provider visits.
Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and in-office procedures.
Explain provider instructions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care to patients as directed.
Provide compassionate, professional service that promotes a positive patient experience.
Administer oral and injectable medications, immunizations, and treatments as directed and permitted by state regulations.
Assist with wound care, dressing changes, bandaging, eye and ear irrigation, and other clinical procedures.
Initiate and monitor IV infusions when appropriately trained and permitted by state regulations.
Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing according to established procedures.
Conduct in-office diagnostic testing, including EKGs, vision screenings, pulse oximetry, peak flow testing, ordered oxygen administration, inhalation treatments, and spirometry.
Perform PT/INR testing using approved equipment and glucose testing using a glucometer.
Complete laboratory quality controls and maintain required testing logs.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable instruments and dispose of contaminated materials according to infection-prevention standards.
Document patient encounters, treatments, diagnostic results, procedures, supplies used, and telephone encounters in the EMR.
Complete inbound and outbound patient communications, including appointment and medication reminders, TCM outreach, and preventive care outreach.
Support Annual Wellness Visits by preparing Health Risk Assessments, updating preventive care records, and completing required documentation.
Assist with patient outreach, preventive screening scheduling, documentation of completed services, and care coordination.
Maintain patient medical records according to organizational policies and HIPAA requirements.
Manage front-office duties, including answering calls, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, registration, check-in/check-out, referrals, prescription refill coordination, and routing inquiries.
Monitor medical supply, pharmaceutical, and disposable clinical-item inventory and assist with ordering and inventory maintenance.
Support onboarding and training of new team members as assigned.
Collaborate with providers, clinical staff, and front-office personnel to support efficient clinic operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.