Medical Assistant

Job description

Job summary Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of Providers and Administration Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical task to keep the offices of running smoothly Responsible for arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services Tasks include explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations and sometimes perform basic laboratory test Vision and hearing screenings, administer vaccines/immunization/injections Dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilized medical instruments as required Scheduling appointments, follow ups and/or referrals Maintain accurate medical records, history and updates Take and record vital signs Perform patient check-out procedures Collect laboratory specimens appropriately Assist Providers Provide clerical support to front desk such as customer service, collecting deductibles and co-pays Follow billing and coding procedures for insurance purpose Maintain an OSHA and HIPAA compliant working environment Minimum requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalent Medical Assistant Diploma Six months to one year of physician office experience preferred Abilities required Fluent in English/Spanish Must be able to translate medical terms from English to Spanish Must be willing to travel thru out the city Reliable Transportation Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills Working Knowledge of Microsoft Applications Complex Problem Solving Skills Additional information Medical assistant works in a fast-pace environment, and stay on your feet; ability to maintain situational sensitivity and confidentiality for the patient while assisting the provider; excellent attention to detailed.