Medical Assistant - Bilingual in English/Spanish Required

Pediatric Associates - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant position at Pediatric Associates involves providing quality patient care under the supervision of clinicians, focusing on both clinical and administrative functions to promote health and wellness in a pediatric setting. The role requires bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and includes responsibilities such as patient intake, documentation, assisting with examinations, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality patient experience and ensure a safe patient environment.
• Perform and document patient intake vitals including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
• Interview patients and update medical records with relevant information.
• Obtain necessary medical records and diagnostic results for clinician review.
• Prepare patients for clinician examinations and assist in necessary procedures under supervision.
• Perform vaccine and medication reconciliation and provide education to patients/parents.
• Complete patient follow-up tasks including answering phones and handling correspondence.
• Perform phlebotomy and lab sample collection as needed.
• Adhere to organizational information security policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Active BLS certification required upon hire.
• Valid driver's license required for the duration of employment.
• Medical foreign doctors must have a Bachelor of Science degree in General Medicine.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in patient observation.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and immunization.
• Proficiency in electronic health recordkeeping systems.

Benefits

• $1000 sign-on bonus for new Medical Assistant hires.