Bilingual in Spanish Medical Assistant - Oceanside CA
Company: TrueCare
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: January 14, 2023
Job Description:
TrueCareJob Title: Medical Assistant - BilingualLocation:
Oceanside/La MisionMonday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (Saturday
rotations)Pay starting at $23.00 per hour! Plus, a $500.00 Sign On
Bonus!TrueCare is more than just a place to work; it feels like
home. Sound like a fit? We'd love to hear from you!Essential
Functions
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and confirm
purpose of visit.
- Copy immunization cards of all new children or, if none
available in chart, of established patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the
rooms stocked, neat and clean.
- Sterilize instruments following sterilization guidelines and
maintain accurate logs.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for
examination by performing preliminary physical tests; and taking
blood pressure, height, weight, and temperature.
- Record patients' medical history, vital signs and information
such as test results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
system.
- Assist medical staff in examining and treating patients,
handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as
giving injections and removing sutures.
- Perform various laboratory procedures to include urine
analysis, cultures, immunization, Hgb, lead levels and EKGs.
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the
specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Perform respiratory treatments, injections, and immunizations
according to TrueCare protocols or standing orders.
- Change dressings on wounds.
- Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by
completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and
physicians' instructions to patients.
- Discharge patients from visit per patient discharge
protocols.
- Schedule appointments for patients, as needed.
- Refer calls to medical staff when appropriate for emergency or
medical questions. Job Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical laboratory procedures
and healthcare operations and workflow.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (may be required at some
clinics).Nice to Have
- Associate degree in Healthcare related courses.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (may be required at some
clinics).
- At least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience.
- Six (6) months experience with documentation in an EHR
system.
- Phlebotomy training. Licenses May be required to float and/or
travel between all TrueCare sites and locations therefore CA
Driver's License and clean driving record required. Certifications
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare
Providers TrueCare requires employees to be vaccinated as a
condition of employment, subject to accommodation obligations.At
Truecare, we put your health first. Our compassionate team
understands your needs and provides a heartfelt welcome to each and
every person who walks through our doors.Visit to learn more!
Health Inside. Come in! Salud Adentro. Bienvenido!TrueCare is
committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not
discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race,
color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender,
age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected
by applicable federal, state, or local law. PI201067004
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