Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Bilingual Medical Assistant 

Division/Department: Clinic Operations 

Reports to: Regional Director of Operations

Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Medical Assistant to enhance our healthcare team’s efficiency and effectiveness in patient care. This role combines administrative responsibilities and direct clinical tasks, supporting both patients and healthcare professionals. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety.

Accurately record patient medical histories, vital signs, and other pertinent health information.

Prepare and maintain examination rooms before and after a patient visit, ensuring they are clean and fully stocked with necessary medical supplies and equipment.

Conduct basic clinical procedures including blood pressure measurements, height and weight assessments, and specimen collection for lab tests.

Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and injections under the guidance of healthcare providers.

Manage scheduling of patient appointments, diagnostic test, and specialist referrals as required. 

Efficiently update and maintain electronic medical records (EMR), ensuring all patient data is current and confidential.

Process prescription requests and adjustments following physician approvals.

Return patient calls on behalf of providers to relay information or obtain additional details as needed.

Maintain strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients and team members.

Manage office and clinical inventory effectively.