What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Medical Assistant position at VIPcare?
Our purpose is Better Health. Specializing in primary care for patients 65 is our passion.
What’s Your Why?
• Are you looking for a career opportunity that will help you grow personally and professionally?
• Do you have a passion for helping others achieve Better Health?
• Are you ready to join a growing team that shares your mission?
Why Join Our Team: At Salud VIPcare, we value you. We see you. Team Members at Salud VIPcare are living their why and building their careers with a reliable team that shares their mission of providing 5-star service that always puts patient care and outcomes first. At Salud VIPcare, it’s the little things we do each and every day that set us apart from other primary care practices. Our patients are family, and we want to keep our family healthy. Be part of a team that is transforming healthcare one patient at a time. We take great care of our team so they can take great care of our patients and achieve: Better Care. Better Outcomes. Better Health.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently searching for an upbeat, positive, career minded, enthusiastic team member to work as a Medical Assistant in our Primary Care Clinics located in Deltona, FL. Successful candidate will assist providers in the examination and treatment of Geriatric patients following established standards and practices. Salud VIPcare does service primarily Spanish speaking patients so being bilingual and fluent in Spanish and English is required
(Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Obtain patient history, assess and triage patient, take vital signs and record information on chart
- Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination
- Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed, as well as clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use
- Perform clinical duties to include the following, administer injections, dispense medications, irrigate eyes and ears, dress and bandage wound and incision, start and monitor IV, draw blood and assist physician with any/all procedures
- Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow and inhalation treatment equipment
- Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, draw blood, label and process specimens for send-out
- Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results and supplies used
- Monitor disposable inventory and place orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals
- Pharmacology: Basic knowledge of drugs, solutions, toxic effects of drug use, legal regulations and standard inventory, dosage, prescriptions, and emergency drugs
- Phlebotomy, preferred knowledge of various collection methods and testing such as bleeding times, collecting donor blood, bedside testing and preparing specimens
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and Biohazard guidelines
- Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- MUST SPEAK SPANISH
- Accredited Medical Asst. program (RMA or CMA)
- CPR Certified
- Knowledge of HIPAA
- Minimum of four to five years medical assisting experience
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with electronic medical records
- Foreign Medical Graduates are welcome to apply!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We offer a HIGHLY competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life
- 401k, with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
