Bilingual Medical Assistant

Company: Clinica Family Health
Location: Boulder
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

What we offer:Benefits: Medical Dental Vision FSAs/HSAs Accident/Hospital Retirement Plan+ other Employee & Family Support ProgramsOther Perks: Flexible Schedules, 4 weeks of PTO, Paid Holidays, Growth Opportunities/Career LaddersCompensation: All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity. Clinica will also pay any fees associated with receiving your Medical Assistant certification.Certified Medical Assistant: $20.50 - $25.50 per hourUncertified/No Diploma Medical Assistant: Slightly below certified rangeOverview of Role:*Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.***No certification required.**Provide pro-active clinical support while assisting the clinician in meeting patient care follow-up, exam room set up and meeting organizational goals.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides patient services not requiring the need of a provider, according to established protocols.Assists providers with patient care in a professional manner:Assists providers with patient follow-up.Schedules/Reschedules follow up patient appointments.Documents patient vital signs, medications, interventions (tobacco use, screen for drug use, LMP, immunizations, etc.) and allergies during each visit in medical record.Anticipates provider needs, in house/outside labs, and prep patient according to the visit type.Provides follow up and patient education services to patients.Completes tasks related to patient visit as necessary such as documentation required for the Cancer Screening Program, scheduling, imaging studies, and other tasks as needed.Assures stocking and exam room set up is completed prior to each visit and cleaned up after each visit. Washes instruments and cleans room after last session.Opening and closing lab, including autoclaving and packaging of instrument.Assists with orientation and training of new medical assistants.Prepares appropriate set up for procedures according to established protocol and may assist as requested by the provider.Inventory instruments on a regular basis.Assists other teams when needed to assure appropriate MA coverage.Request support from professional staff when required.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.Knowledgeable regarding immunizations as recommended by the CDC as well as administration techniques for pediatric through adult patients.Completes and passes an annual competency assessment including age-specific criteria.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:Graduate from medical assistant school preferred. CNA certifications are accepted.One year experience in a medical facility preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to work in a team management system.Bilingual in Spanish and English required.Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority community a must.Clinica Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.CFHSMAHPSkillsPreferredMA CertificationBilingualBehaviorsPreferredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupLeader: Inspires teammates to follow themDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferredFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Keywords: Clinica Family Health, Longmont , Bilingual Medical Assistant, Other , Boulder, Colorado