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Medical Assistant/Bilingual

Insight
  • Chicago, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    GENERAL SUMMARY:  We are seeking a reliable and patient-focused Bilingual Medical Assistant (Spanish -speaking required) to support our clinical team. This role is essential in ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate clinical documentation, and high-quality patient care, particularly for our Spanish-speaking population.
     
    These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.  Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.
     
    Bilingual Medical Assistant (Spanish -speaking required)

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document medical history in the EMR (e.g., Cerner, Epic)
    • Assist providers during examinations and procedures
    • Serve as a Spanish-English Interpreter for patients during visits
    • Coordinate patient care, including referrals, imaging, and follow-ups
    • Manage patient communications (phone calls, messages, results)
    • Prepare and maintain exam rooms and clinical supplies
    • Assist with prior authorizations and insurance verification as needed
    • Maintain compliance with HIPPA and clinical protocols

    Qualifications:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent required
    • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
    • Fluent in Spanish and English (required)
    • Current certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred
    • minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred (specialty experience a plus)
    • Strong EMR proficiency and computer skills
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills
    Skills & Competencies
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
    • Compassionate, patient-centered approach
    • Effective multitasking and time management
    • Team-oriented with a proactive mindset
    Compensation & Benefits
    • Competitive salary (based on experience)
    • Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
    • Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
    • Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
    • Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment
    • 401 (k) eligibility
    • Opportunities for growth and development

    Disclaimer:
    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.

    Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    WebsiteIINN.com

    Skills

    • Cernerunmatched
    • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
    • Certified Medical Assistantunmatched
    • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
    • Clinical Medicineunmatched
    • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
    • Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
    • Clinical Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Employment Contractsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Epic Systemsunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Language Interpreterunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Assistanceunmatched
    • Medical Productsunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Staff Requirementsunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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