Medical Assistant Bilingual

Job Summary:


The Providence Center is seeking a Bilingual Medical Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist healthcare providers in a medical office setting by performing various clinical and administrative tasks. Fluency in English and a second language is required to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.


Duties and Responsibilities:


Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.


Take and record vital signs, patient history, and other medical information.


Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical instruments.


Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records.


Provide patient education and instructions as directed by healthcare providers.


Perform basic laboratory tests and handle specimens appropriately.


Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.


Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in healthcare delivery.


Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:


High School or GED Required


Entry Level


Medical Assistant Certificate and License preferred.


Bilingual proficiency in English and another language (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, etc.).


Proven experience working as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.


Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.


Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work efficiently.


Basic computer skills and experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.


Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.


EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.