Medical Assistant (*Bilingual -Spanish)

Medical Assistant * Bi-Lingual (Spanish)

We are seeking for Medical Assistant to coordinate our health education programs for our community. In this role, your duties will include gathering reports and information, and promoting health education initiatives - a free woman's heart health program, helping women understand and reduce their risk for heart disease, and promoting healthy lifestyles, wellness, and a healthy environment.

This position is full-time in the Shreveport, LA area working three (3) days from the site and two (2) days from home. This position requires a bi-lingual (Spanish) Medical Assistant for the front office tasks and must be able to take vitals.

• Patient recruitment, identification of prospective patients based on medical history, medications, current diagnosis, chief complaints, and collection of patient demographics.
• Draw blood
• Take and record the patient’s vitals.
• Recording of patient data into the EHR system, clerical documentation,
• Assisting clinic/site personnel with identifying community partners, reviewing billing services, assist in patient progression and development in the program’s HBSS sessions

• Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, check in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
• Leading efforts in patient communication and outreach for a free woman’s heart health program, helping women understand and reduce their risk for heart disease.
• Serve as an onsite health educator for a heart-healthy program.
• Coordinates publicity for programs, events, and related activities.

• Coordinates and distributes health education resources for staff, community agencies, and organizations.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or GED required. Must be bilingual (Spanish).
• Bachelor’s degree or Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Medical office experience is preferred but not required.
• Training and Health program education provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology
• Ob/Gyn
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Medical office setting. All patients are required to wear masks.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical office: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: On the road