What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Receptionist position at Westchester Medical Care?
We are seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist to join our busy medical practice. The ideal candidate has previous medical assistant experience, is fluent in Spanish and English, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
This position combines front desk, patient coordination, and clinical medical assistant responsibilities. The candidate will be responsible for providing excellent patient service while assisting providers with day-to-day clinical operations.
Key Responsibilities -Patient Services & Medical Assistant
- Greet, check in/out, and assist patients with appointments, forms, and insurance information.
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, collect copays, and maintain accurate EHR records.
- Room patients, take vital signs, obtain medical histories, and prepare patients for examinations.
- Assist doctors with examinations, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
- Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and stock medical supplies.
- Communicate with patients in English and Spanish and assist with follow-up and care coordination.
- Follow HIPAA, safety, and infection-control procedures.
Preferred:
- Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA) is a plus.
- Experience working in a neurology, pain management, primary care, or specialty medical practice is a plus.
- Experience with insurance verification and appointment scheduling is a plus.
- Experience with electronic medical record system (EHR) is a plus.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who is friendly, dependable, bilingual, and comfortable interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds. You should be able to confidently handle both the front desk and clinical responsibilities and work as part of a busy medical team.
Pay: $16.00 - $30.21 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $30