BILINGUAL IN SPANISH Medical Assistant-

Company: TrueCare
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

TrueCareTrueCareJob Title: Bilingual Spanish Medical Assistant Location: Encinitas, CA - Family MedicineMonday 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!Position Summary:The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for performing routine clinical and administrative tasks. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood and administering medications. Administrative duties may include answering phone calls, registering new patients, scheduling appointments and collecting and posting fees.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1.Interview patients to obtain medical information and confirm purpose of visit.2.Copy immunization cards of all new children or, if none available in chart, of established patients.3.Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms stocked, neat and clean.4.Sterilize instruments following sterilization guidelines and maintain accurate logs.5.Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; and taking blood pressure, height, weight and temperature.6.Record patients' medical history, vital signs and information such as test results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.7.Assist medical staff in examining and treating patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.8.Perform various laboratory procedures to include urine analysis, cultures, immunization, Hgb, lead levels and EKGs.9.Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.10.Perform respiratory treatments, injections and immunizations according to TrueCare protocols or standing orders.11.Change dressings on wounds.12.Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.13.Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.14.Discharge patients from visit per patient discharge protocols.15.Schedule appointments for patients, as needed.16.Refer calls to medical staff when appropriate for emergency or medical questions.Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• One (1) year of medical office experience in an out-patient clinical setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and care coordination.
• Current CPR
• Computer proficiency, particularly with Electronic Health/Medical Record systems and the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Word.Competitive Benefits:Join our TrueCare team and receive a superior benefit package featuring flexible options to fit your lifestyle:
  • Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with low co-pays
  • Employer paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage at competitive group rates
  • Employer paid Employee Assistance Program for financial planning, taxes and other life issues
  • Education benefits to further your passion
  • Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary employer match to eligible participants
  • National Health Corps. Loan repayment approved site 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 truecare.org 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. In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position. If you are hired at TrueCare, your final base salary (within the pay range), will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer generous benefits and retirement plans.PI207847075

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