Bilingual Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant provides medical assisting services to children and adolescents with neuromusculoskeletal disabilities. Follow standards of medical assisting, ethical principles and humanism. The Medical Assistant seeks the integration and fulfillment of the patient’s rehabilitation needs based on their diagnosis. You will work closely with a Physician to ensure every patient feels heard, cared for and respected. From recording vital signs and preparing exam rooms to managing patient records and coordinating follow-up care, your work will directly impact the quality, comfort and efficiency of each patient’s experience. General office and sedentary, requiring extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Ability to exert a light degree of physical effort including carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking and the assisted lifting of objects and materials up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and distance vision. Limited exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, wetness and vibrations. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Manual dexterity, ability to reach, bend, and use 2-step stool while safely lifting and lowering boxes. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays. Essential Functions: Follows Rehabilitation Medical Specialist and other Physicians instructions regarding medical treatment using general and specific medical assisting techniques. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. Record patients' medical history, vital statistics or information such as test results in medical records. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets or physicians' instructions to patients. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Respond to all Emergency codes with proper equipment. Coordinate Referrals with vendors/physician offices/other providers Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned. Education High school diploma or equivalent Experience 1 – 3 years of experience preferred License & Certification Valid Texas Driver License Certified as a Registered Medical Assistant by American Medical Technologist or as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants Testing/Other Criminal background check Non-DOT drug test Acceptable MVR MS Office Programs

1. Very important to this position are: active listening, reading comprehension, speaking, service oriented, writing, coordination, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, time management, active learning and judgment and decision making.
2. Important to this position are: oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity and selective attention.

This is a general description of the essential job functions for this position. The description provided is not necessarily inclusive of all essential functions, and does not include all duties, responsibilities and obligations of an employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, obligations and functions can and will, as necessary, change as required by business necessity. Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA employee job performance is evaluated based on all aspects and functions of the position, whether or not specifically identified in this job description. Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA’s’ Compliance Officer. 1.Very important to this position are: active listening, reading comprehension, speaking, service oriented, writing, coordination, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, time management, active learning and judgment and decision making. 2.Important to this position are: oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity and selective attention. This is a general description of the essential job functions for this position. The description provided is not necessarily inclusive of all essential functions, and does not include all duties, responsibilities and obligations of an employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, obligations and functions can and will, as necessary, change as required by business necessity. Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA employee job performance is evaluated based on all aspects and functions of the position, whether or not specifically identified in this job description. Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA’s’ Compliance Officer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA