Medical Assistant

Job summary - Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of Providers and Administration - Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical task to keep the offices of running smoothly - Responsible for arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services - Tasks include explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations and sometimes perform basic laboratory test - Vision and hearing screenings, administer vaccines/immunization/injections - Dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilized medical instruments as required - Scheduling appointments, follow ups and/or referrals - Maintain accurate medical records, history and updates - Take and record vital signs - Perform patient check-out procedures - Collect laboratory specimens appropriately - Assist Providers - Provide clerical support to front desk such as customer service, collecting deductibles and co-pays - Follow billing and coding procedures for insurance purpose - Maintain an OSHA and HIPAA compliant working environment   Minimum requirements - High School Diploma or GED equivalent - Medical Assistant Diploma - Six months to one year of physician office experience preferred Abilities required - Fluent in English/Spanish - Must be able to translate medical terms from English to Spanish - Must be willing to travel thru out the city - Reliable Transportation - Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills - Working Knowledge of Microsoft Applications - Complex Problem Solving Skills Additional information Medical assistant works in a fast-pace environment, and stay on your feet; ability to maintain situational sensitivity and confidentiality for the patient while assisting the provider; excellent attention to detailed.