Medical Assistant (Bilingual Preferred)

Job description **Bilingual Preferred**Bilingual Preferred** **MUST HAVE YOUR OWN CAR** Position Objective: Medical Assistant (MA) will perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks within the Agency, such as helping provide care to clients/ person, and keep the office operations running smoothly. This individual will report directly to the Director of Nursing.
Essential Job Duties: Able to accurately schedule clients for Doctors Appointment, and print out consultants for staff
Demonstrates an understanding of Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards; completes lab requests, referrals, and health forms.
Able to identify when a client/ person is in need of a referral and/or preauthorization.;
Answers and screens Nursing office calls and understands when it is acceptable to release patients' protected health information.
Able to obtain patient vital signs and properly document them in the client/person's medical record. Interviews, triages, and prepares clients/person to facilitate smooth flow, assists providers in medical examinations, and provides other general assistance to the provider and staff as necessary.
Performs other projects and duties as assigned.
Educational/Experience Requirements: **MUST HAVE YOUR OWN CAR** High School diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of clerical experience in a medical office setting.
Required License/Certifications:
CMA, RMA or AAMA (through an approved/accredited organization) preferred
Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
Flexible schedule Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Medical specialties:
Home Health Primary Care Schedule:
8 hour shift Weekends as needed Work setting:
In-person Office Application Question(s):
what experience do you have in a doctors office settings What date can you start working Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Experience:
EMR systems: 2 years (Required) Vital signs: 3 years (Required) Language:
Bilingual (Preferred) License/Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant (Required) BLS Certification (Required) Work Location: In person