Bilingual Medical Assistant

MUST SPEAK FLUENT ENGLISH AND SPANISH!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patients’ medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results into EMR per GHMS policies and procedures.

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

• The Medical Assistant prepares and administers immunizations and medications as directed by the provider according to the licensure of the physician and the State of Georgia.

• Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets, or providers’ instructions to the patients.

• Changes dressings on wounds

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies.

• Has a working understanding of clinic equipment and procedures.

• The Medical Assistant must have a working knowledge of, and be able to assist with, minor surgical procedures such as suturing, toenail removal, etc.

• Assists the physicians and mid-levels as needed.

• Performs general office duties, such as answering phone calls from patients, completing required documentation for patient care, or other office tasks as requested by provider(s) or supervisor(s).

• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies.

Qualifications Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Formal Medical Assistant training preferred.

• 1-2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred.

• Current Medical Assistant Certification by successfully passing a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination.

• Current BLS card from the American Heart Association prior to hire date.

Who is Georgia Highlands Medical Services?

• Community health center committed to offering high quality medical and behavioral health care to everyone in our service area – regardless of income level, insurance status or language spoken since 1979.

• Services we offer include counseling, psychiatry, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, chiropractic, OB/GYN, and pharmacy services.

• 5 locations in North Georgia, including Cumming, Canton, Cartersville, and Dawsonville.

• Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.

• Our mission is to serve all people with compassion, dignity and integrity while providing excellent, affordable, and integrated health care.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• 403(b)

• 403(b) matching

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• On-the-job training

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person