Bilingual Medical Assistant

Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team!

 

The Medical Assistant is responsible for conducting administrative and specific clinical tasks under the direction of a Physician or Provider to ensure efficient operation of the clinic. The Medical Assistant contributes to a positive patient experience by functioning as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

 

• Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic.

• Documents patient vitals and keep medical records up to date

• Communicates and documents any status updates and changes regarding patient and treatment plan.

• Maintains patient charts and ensures completeness and accuracy of patients’ forms.

• Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments.

• Provides administrative support and performs routine clerical tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing.

• Ensures exam rooms are prepared and stocked with adequate medical supplies as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.

• Maintains and responds to e-mails, telephone calls and inquiries.

• Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.

• Assists team and uses downtime efficiently.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology

• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories

• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures

• Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols

• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

• Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

 

• High School diploma or GED

• One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting