You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Bilingual Medical Assistant who will play a critical role in supporting the Primary Care Physician (PCP) day-to-day, ensuring efficiency in the care provided to patients. As part of a robust clinical care team, you will assist in delivering excellent and compassionate primary care, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments. Responsibilities also include greeting and rooming patients, conducting health assessments, and providing coverage outside of the primary center when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct intake with patients, measure and record vital signs, perform patient interviews, and gather medical history.
- Perform examinations and routine screenings, addressing all questions and concerns of patients.
- Report patient needs or changes to the PCP, specialists, and/or other clinical personnel.
- Process patient phone messages, return calls, and retrieve or relay pertinent information for the physician.
- Perform first aid procedures, such as changing dressings and applying bandages, under physician supervision. Use CPR skills when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards, maintaining accurate and ethical documentation.
- Provide health coaching to support healthy lifestyle choices and follow up with patients via weekly calls.
Qualifications
- Must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and integrity.
- Have a driven and focused work ethic.
- Ability to operate effectively with various seniorities and diverse populations, including staff, providers, members, family members, insurance carriers, vendors, and market leadership.
- Strong communication skills, oriented toward customer service.
- Excellent critical reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with claims/quality reports and analytical software packages.
Experience
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- 6+ months' phlebotomy experience is highly desired.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
- EClinical Works or similar EMR experience.
- Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus.
Skills
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to think creatively and work effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel on occasion for company meetings.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
