Blingual (English/Spanish)\u00a0Medical Assistant

We are Looking for an Experienced, Motivated, Personable, Bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant for a fantastic client of ours at a growing Podiatry office of four providers. A talented individual who can multi-task and perform well in a busy environment.

THE APPLICANT MUST HAVE 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A MEDICAL OFFICE (NOT DENTAL). THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.

Proficient knowledge in:

• Health Insurances
• Electronic Medical Records or EClinicalworks experience
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required

The Medical Assistant is responsible for direct patient interaction and performs clinical data entry. Seating patients and turning over treatment rooms. Assisting physicians with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during office visits and other tasks related to the visit consistent with his/her training and skills. Medical Assistants will be crossed trained in Receptionist duties such as answering telephones, appointment scheduling, checking patients in and out, collecting receivables, tracking referrals, and insurance eligibility.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-year work experience in medical office setting
• Able to work full time M-F (40 hours) weekly and two late nights until 6:30 PM
• PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Work requires dexterity for walking, stooping, and bending. Mobility to assist patients, or standing and walking for extended periods of time. Must possess visual and auditory acuity in order to communicate with physicians, co-workers, patients and other customer groups.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in Patient Care
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms for each patient, including stocking supplies and cleanliness
• Escorts patients to rooms. Makes sure follow-up appointments are made if requested by practitioner
• Assists in treatments as needed by practitioner
• Supports patients after procedures and ensures all post care instructions are given
• May be asked to draw blood; if not proficient in phlebotomy we will train as needed.
• Uses proper techniques and procedure for removal of hazardous waste materials
• Cleans rooms after treatments and cleans and sterilizes non disposable equipment
• Monitors supply inventory and reorders as needed
• Active participation in meetings
• Follow all Covid requirements
• Administrative support:
• Takes an active role in monitoring patient flow and communication delays to patients and providers
• Answers telephone calls. Takes accurate and timely messages and documents in patients EMR. Forwards messages to appropriate providers
• Makes sure outside paperwork is scanned into patient's EMR
• Provides general clerical support for a team of providers as needed. Possibly includes, but not limited to; faxing, filing, mailing, copying, ordering supplies,
• Call or fax prescriptions to pharmacies that have been approved by practitioners
• Able to maintain sensitive and confidential patient information according to HIPPA

Educational and Training Requirements:

• Certified medical assistant. Proof of certification is mandatory from an accredited Medical Assistant Training Program
• Basic CPR skills encouraged
• At least 1 year of experience required

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Medical specialties:
• Medical-Surgical
• Primary Care

Schedule / Hours Of Operation:

• Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work setting: In-person / Medical office

Ability to commute/relocate: Methuen, MA 01844: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)