Bilingual Care Consultant; Medical Assistant - South Los Angeles area
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Healthcare
Bilingual Care Consultant (Medical Assistant) - South Los Angeles area
Downey, California, United States Reliance Hospice & Palliative Care - Los Angeles
Job Openings Bilingual Care Consultant (Medical Assistant) - South Los Angeles area
About the job Bilingual Care Consultant (Medical Assistant) - South Los Angeles areaReliance Hospice and Palliative Care is actively looking for a bilingual Medical Assistant to work as a Community Health Worker and will support patients around South Los Angeles area (Downey, Whittier, Picor Rivera, Long Beach). Hourly salary starts at $24 and up, depending on years of experience.
A Medical Assistant with Medical terminology experience and interpersonal skills to meet with patients and families explaining the benefit. Must be willing to drive to facilities and homes as part of the duties.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Community Health Worker (Medical Assistant) is responsible for patient/family explanation and education of benefits to ensure timely access to hospice service and to increase community awareness of Reliance Hospice & Palliative Care. In addition, he/she assists with communication between agency and referral sources. The CHW-MA plans, organizes and conducts community education for health care professionals, community civic leaders and members of the public.
The CHW-MA demonstrates expertise and compassion for issues related to serving patients and families facing a life limiting illness, death, or bereavement.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- High school Diploma, GED (Associates/bachelors degree preferred or equivalent work experience)
- Must be a Certified Medical Assistant.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patient/families, referral sources and the community.
- Demonstrates good communication, negotiation, public relations skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
- Ability to coordinate activities independently.
- Reliable means of transportation.
- At least 2 years with palliative and hospice experience.
- Previous healthcare related sales experience or outreach services required.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
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