Clinical Assistant - Bilingual

Who we are

Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

How you’ll serve our patients

Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie in medical staff, administrative, facilities, or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced, growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.

You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

What is in it for you

Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k & 4% match, Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off and Sick Time, 7 Holidays, Career Growth & Development. Compensation is $23.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports management and leadership
• Handle all administrative duties in a timely manner
• Obtaining vital signs on each patient
• Assist physician with gathering patient history
• Ensures patients are prepared for their planned procedures including proper education, follow-up plans and post procedure instructions
• Draft preliminary reports and letters for the physician through the EMR system
• Present reports and letters to physician for revision and final approval
• Greet patients and escort them to the exam rooms
• Making patient appointments and checking in patients
• Scheduling procedures and testing
• Ordering supplies and maintain inventory
• EMR (Electronic Medical Record) data entry
• Fit and measure patients for compression stockings
• Take before and after pictures of patients
• Assist with the preparation of medications and filling syringes, as permitted by state law
• Ensure that rooms are stocked accordingly
• Assist the Ultrasound Tech with the ordering of all medical supplies
• Clean and prepare rooms
• Assist with room and tray set up for patient procedures
• Prepare and maintain charts for new and existing patients. Verify that all information is correct and up to date
• General administrative duties as directed by Office Manager
• Confirm insurance benefits as noted on patient chart
• Demonstrating knowledge of scheduling
• Strong organization with attention to detail
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification Preferred
• Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields
• Strong organizational skills
• Insurance verification experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills
• Bilingual (Fluent in English & Spanish) Required