Medical Assistant Back Office - Bilingual

Medix is looking to hire a Spanish Bilingual Back Office Medical Assistant to join a community health clinic in Van Nuys, CA 91405.

Under direct supervision, determine reason for patient's visit; assist with minor surgical/diagnostic exams; assist patients to understand recommendations given by their health care providers; perform patient care functions; post patient's information to medical records; answer and screen medical calls; provide support in planning continuity of treatment.

Flexibility to work in multiple locations, all within 9 miles.

Responsibilities:

• Take and record vital signs; report abnormal findings to the provider.
• Interacting with an average of 20 patients a day.
• Perform: venipuncture; EKG; apply/remove dressings and bandages; collect non-invasive specimens from both adults and children; assist patient in ambulation/transfer; perform simple lab test; read PPD skin tests; perform visual acuity/audiometric screening; perform finger sticks; obtain throat swabs; perform ear lavage; administer medication/vaccines as per company requirements.
• Prepare consent forms as needed and required.
• Collect and label specimens; prepare appropriate lab slips with 100% accuracy.
• Prepare/assist the provider with examination and/or procedures.
• Provide patient/family education related to treatment and after care according to policy and procedures. Explain all procedures and treatments to patients prior to their performance.
• Adhere to infection control practices: Universal Precautions; Hand Washing; Sterile/Aseptic technique.
• Demonstrate knowledge in proper use of equipment and emergency procedures.
• Maintain established stock levels in assigned areas
• Discharge and arrange follow up appointments.
• Assist with translation as needed.
• Assist Pharmacy Clerk, LVN and D.O.N. with monthly check medication expiration in the dispensary.

Requirements / Experience

• Medical Assistant certification
• One-year experience in a related field
• CPR certification
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish (required)
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written; work without close supervision, detail oriented and well organized.
• Customer service skills: communication, empathy, patience, and technical knowledge
• Work in a team-oriented environment, and work well under deadlines.
• Ability to work at multiple clinic sites

Schedule:

• Monday- Friday between 8:00- 5:00 pm

Pay range:

$21/hr

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.