Medical Assistant (Bilingual - Spanish)

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Spanish Medical Assistant – Pediatrics & General Practice

We’re seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant to join a community health clinic supporting pediatric and general practice patients. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment while providing excellent service to a diverse patient population.

Pay Rate: $24.00/hr
Shift: Tuesday – Saturday / 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (must be flexible)
Location: Echo Park, CA

Key Responsibilities:
•    Greet, escort, and room patients, providing excellent customer service in English and Spanish.
•    Obtain and document vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, and other key patient information.
•    Prepare patients for exams; assist providers with in-office procedures.
•    Administer immunizations/injections and perform point-of-care testing per provider direction and within scope.
•    Perform venipuncture/blood draws using proper technique and safety protocols.
•    Collect, label, and prepare lab specimens; ensure accurate documentation and handling.
•    Support pediatric visits (e.g., growth measurements, developmental screenings, immunization prep).
•    Provide patient/family education on treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up steps.
•    Schedule appointments, coordinate referrals, and support patient follow-up.
•    Maintain timely, accurate EMR documentation.
•    Clean, stock, and set up exam rooms; follow infection control and safety standards.
•    Verify medication lists, allergies, and preferred pharmacy details.
•    Support efficient patient flow and collaborate with providers and clinic staff.
•    Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and clinic policies.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):
•    1+ year experience as a Medical Assistant in a fast-paced clinic/medical office
•    Bilingual English/Spanish 
•    Experience in Pediatrics and/or Family Medicine/General Practice/OB-GYN
•    Experience in a Community Health Clinic and/or FQHC
•    Experience with EMR systems
•    Strong knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and clinical best practices
•    Medical Assistant Certification (current)
•    BLS Certification (current)
•    Comfortable administering injections/immunizations to pediatric and adult patients
•    Proficient with venipuncture/blood draws

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•    Strong communication skills in English and Spanish
•    Excellent organization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
•    Team-oriented and professional with providers, nurses, and administrative staff
•    High attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care
•    Empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity
•    Confident, safe performance of clinical procedures (injections, immunizations, blood draws)
•    Ability to prioritize while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

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About MediQuest:
MediQuest Staffing matches high-quality healthcare professionals with talented medical support staff. Our dedicated medical focus and expertise allow us to build collaborative partnerships with both clients and candidates, ultimately creating lasting value and delivering performance-based results in the constantly evolving healthcare industry. We have been connecting candidates with private practices, outpatient clinics, hospitals, independent physicians’ associations, medical billing services, urgent care, and healthcare administration since 1965. We know that it takes great people to make a great company.

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