Bilingual Pediatric Medical Assistant Spanish and English

Job Description

Job Summary

We are hiring two full-time Bilingual Medical Assistants for our busy pediatric practice in Newark. Each provider sees about 50 patients a day, so this is a fast-paced role. You will room patients and take vitals, scribe the visit in the electronic health record, and interpret in real time between Spanish-speaking parents and English-speaking doctors. You will also prepare charts before each visit, keep track of tests and lab results, manage supplies, and keep rooms and equipment ready.

Newly certified medical assistants are welcome; we train on scribing and our systems. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vitals, height, weight and history before the provider visit
• Scribe during visits: document history, exam findings and the provider's plan in the electronic health record in real time
• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment
• Clean instruments and equipment after use
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs
• Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures
• Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties
• Provide accurate, real-time medical interpretation and translation between Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking doctors, nurses, and staff during clinical intakes and examinations

Qualifications

• BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) required
• Experience with medical interpretation or a medical translation certificate preferred