Bilingual Medical Assistant (62524)

Job Summary

This position is apt for candidates who have completed their medical assistant training, gained hands-on clinical experience, and obtained certification in intravenous (IV) access. You will play a vital role in supporting clinical operations, providing exceptional patient care, and performing advanced procedures such as IV insertion as ordered by the licensed Independent Provider (LIP). Your expertise will enhance the quality of care and services offered to our patients. 

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clinical Duties 

• Assist in preparing patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing comfort and reassurance. 

• Support healthcare providers during patient exams by preparing exam rooms, organizing instruments, and ensuring that all necessary supplies are available. 

• Perform independent clinical tasks such as drawing blood, administering injections, vaccines and assisting with minor procedures as ordered by the (LIP). 

• Performs venipunctures or capillary punctures to draw blood samples for testing as ordered by the (LIP). 

• Follow proper procedures for labeling, handling, and transporting specimens to ensure accuracy, prevent contamination. 

• Administration of oral, topical, sublingual, or injectable medications as ordered by the (LIP) except for intravenous medications. 

• Clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds as ordered by the (LIP). 

• Conduct simple in-house CLIA waived tests, as ordered by the (LIP). 

• Perform and document regular quality control tests to ensure the accuracy of lab results and the proper functioning of lab equipment. 

• Practice and maintain aseptic techniques during clinical procedures to prevent infections. 

• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, equipment, and surfaces following each patient encounter and policy. 

• Sterilize medical instruments and equipment using autoclaves or other sterilization methods. 

• Use appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns) to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) 

• Ensure that biohazardous waste is collected and removed according to organizational procedures. 

• Provide patients with clear instructions regarding post-visit care, medication use, and follow-up appointments. 

• Demonstrating age-specific competencies to provide safe, effective, and personalized care. Have the ability to understand and address the physical, emotional, developmental, and social needs of each age group to ensure high-quality care: 

• Newborn (0 to 1) 

• Toddler (1 to 3) 

• Preschool (3 to 5) 

• School age (6 to 12) 

• Adolescent (13 to 18) 

• Adult (19 to 65) 

• Elderly (over 65) 

• Performed independent clinical procedures such as electrocardiogram (ECG), Ear Lavage, Ear Suction, Suture Removal, Diabetic Retinal Examination (DRE), Tuberculosis Skin Test and Reading, Vision Exam with Snellen Chart and/or Digital Camera as ordered by the (LIP). 

• Respond to medical emergencies, provide basic first aid, and assist in stabilizing patients 

• Provides care with cultural awareness and sensitivity. 

Advanced Clinical Task 

• IV Access and Infusion: 

• Perform IV insertions, monitor IV sites, and administer IV fluids as ordered by the (LIP) 

Pediatric Intake and Procedures: 

• Accurately measure and record vital signs such as