Bilingual Medical Assistant
Alamo City Dermatology2 months ago
San Antonio, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITLIES
- Performs nursing procedures under supervision of Provider
- Assists Provider in examinations
- Gives instructions to patients as instructed by Provider
- Must arrive at assigned time and ready to perform assigned duties
- Takes blood pressure, weight and height
- Follows Provider’s orders
- Adheres to Providers preferences in clinic activities
- Assists with any procedures that have been taught through formal training or by licensed nurse or Medical Director and/or Practice Administrator
- Takes an accurate and detailed history from the patient as delineated by the provider
- Accurately scribes the plan on the assessment and treatment as dictated by the provider on the EMR.
- Takes phone messages from patients and communicates to corresponding provider. Calls patients and documents in an accurate/concise manner all telephone patient encounters on EMR.
- Performs other nonclinical duties including but not limited to keeping the exam room cleaned and disinfected, use routine protocol to autoclave instruments, assure that all clinic electronic devices are left charging for next day use and report any malfunctioning device or equipment to management
- Employee will perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possesses willingness to accept orders and to perform repetitive task
- Loyal in matters relating to the office
- Must arrive at assigned time and ready to perform assigned duties
- Has awareness of the need for discretion and keeping confident matters relating to the patients and their problems
- Is able to speak and write appropriately in the English language with proper capitalization and punctuation.
- Is able to multitask, to include but not limited to processing orders/information from the provider while typing/charting in the EMR
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Mentally alert, in good physical health
- Patient, courteous and tactful with the neat and friendly appearance
- Ability to communicate and relate well with Medical Director, Practice Manager, Practice Administrator and other office staff
- Must be able to follow directions well from Management
OTHER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- As required by Medical Director, Practice Manager and Practice Administrator, individual is expected to attend some classes that educate and improve medical service
- Must be willing to serve emergency situations during off hours if directed by Management. May be requested to substitute for other office responsibilities of receptionist. Any other assigned duties by Management
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Medical Director and/or Practice Administrator regarding medical problems. Reports to Practice Manager or Practice Administrator regarding business matters
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty: Dermatology
Ability to Relocate: San Antonio, TX 78229: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Required Skills
EMR charting
Bilingual communication
Multitasking
Detail-oriented
Patient care
Nursing procedures assistance
Discretion and confidentiality
Patient instructions