Temporary Bilingual Spanish Medical Assistant (Chula Vista)

$39,499 - $63,190/Yr

The Residentialist Group - Chula Vista, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Chula Vista, CA

About the position

The Temporary Bilingual Spanish Medical Assistant will support patient care at partner clinics in Chula Vista, CA, functioning as an extension of the clinician team. This role involves administrative and clinical tasks, including patient check-ins, vital signs monitoring, and assisting with various medical procedures. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, and is expected to last approximately 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Cordially greets and checks in all patients and visitors.
• Escorts all patients to rooms, as appropriate.
• Promptly answers all calls; screens and routes calls to appropriate person/department.
• Responds appropriately to phone inquiries by listening carefully, speaking clearly, and communicating at a level appropriate to meet caller's needs.
• Obtains accurate vital signs following protocols approved by Medical Director.
• Performs patient testing as directed by the onsite clinician which may include an EKG, administering a PHQ-9 and other testing as directed.
• Records patient data in charts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and administers immunizations, as directed by the onsite Clinician and as permitted by state law.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies following Clinic protocol.
• Collects and processes lab specimens including blood draws as directed.
• Schedules, coordinates, and monitors appointments to support timely and effective care.
• Communicates results of the Chronic Care Assessment with patient's Primary Care Physician.
• Assists onsite Clinician with coordinating referrals through the Primary Care Physician.
• Updates and maintains departmental documents, as directed.
• Identifies, records, and maintains shipping/receiving information for packages and deliveries.
• Functions as supply coordinator as needed, including order entry, requisition/invoice reconciliation, filing systems and monthly usage reports.
• Performs general office administrative and support services, typing, copying, faxing, etc.
• Creates professional looking correspondence, completes purchase requisitions, office supply requests, and other company forms.
• Actively support the achievement of Homebase's Vision and Goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• GED/High School or equivalent, preferred.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program, required.
• Bilingual English-Spanish required.
• 3-5 years front and back-office experience in a professional medical office environment.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Effective, respectful, and courteous communications with internal and external clients required.
• General knowledge of office equipment.
• Experience in MS Office.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch required.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, push and/or carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a professional medical office environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Work-Life balance