Bilingual Medical Assistant

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• MA – Current Medical Assistant (required)
• 1-year Medical Assistant experience (required)
• Spanish Speaking Required
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
• Ability to perform blood draws.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application software EPIC.
• Effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
• Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism.

What You Will Do

• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, point of care lab testing, medical and surgical history, chief complaint and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for point of care laboratory analysis as well as perform additional routine tests.
• Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. 
• Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
• Work in the front office as well as performing other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Medical Assistant

·       Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·       Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·       Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·       A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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