Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish

Medical AssistantHEART. It is the driving force of our commitment to serving others with empathy, respect, and dignity. CareMax, is committed to providing the best that medicine has to offer with quality healthcare for those who need it most, our seniors. Join our team and experience it for yourself. We are Health with Heart.You can count on us to provide you with resources and opportunities for growth, while contributing to our mission to improve lives through kindness, compassion, and better health. This is what we offer:Access to continual education through CareMax UniversityStarting with 18 days of Paid Time Off8 company paid holidays plus a floating holiday401(k) plan with company matchComprehensive medical packageMedical Assistants work alongside physicians and perform services in accordance with the physician's orders. Medical assistants are trained to perform administrative as well as clinical duties under the supervision of the center administrator and attending physician.Qualifications/EducationMust have High school diploma or equivalent.Phlebotomy certification preferred.Prior experience in a clinical setting.MS Office programs experience.If selected for this role, you will be required to complete and pass AHCA Level 2 background check.Certifications/LicensesMust hold a medical assistant certification from an accredited organization.Abilities/SkillsAbility to work under general direction and independentlyAbility to respect and always maintain confidentialityTime management and ability to meet deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills and ability to multitaskProblem-solving and decision makingProactivity and self-directionInterpersonal skillsEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesObtains and records patient medical history and personal data.Assesses patients on initial visit and each follow up visit.Takes and records vital signs, blood pressure, temperature and respiration on each visit.Prepares patients for examination.Assists physician with patient examinations.Explains physician instructions if needed.Provides service in accordance with reimbursement, ethical and legal guidelines.Informs the physician and other related personnel of changes in the patient's needs and/or physical changes.Works closely with physicians to assure patient's HEDIS measures are being met.Writes daily notes according to the Federal and State guidelines.Communicates with the physician regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders if necessary.Performs phlebotomist duties such as, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.Ensures that all HIPAA/OSHA standards are in compliance.Perform other duties as assigned.Frequency Factor TableFunction - FrequencyWalking and standing - Less than 50%Sitting - More than 50%Physical Hand and Finger Dexterity (office equip. typewriter, computer) - More than 75%Close vision the ability to adjust Focus (typewriter and/or computer) - More than 75%Talking and Hearing - 100%Lifting less than 10 pounds - FrequentlyLifting 10-30 pounds - SeldomWork EnvironmentDescribed below are typical work environment characteristics encountered while performing the essential functions of the position:Moderate noise level.Clean, well-lit, comfortable climate.Fast-Paced environment.Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.