PrEP Certified Medical Assistant

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionPositive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) is a community leader in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services. The PIHC model of care assures that persons with HIV have access to medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health and social services, providing the best opportunity for patients to achieve high-quality health outcomes.What makes us different? We Offer Our Employees The FollowingGenerous PTO,1 Self Care Day per quarter, 12 paid Company Holidays Parental LeaveFree parking at our locations/bus line accessibility PIHC is committed to your long-term success, offering a robust 401(k) plan with 5% employer match and automatic enrollment for your convenience. 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Credit UnionJOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant (MAJ will support medical providers in delivering primary care and HIV specialty care for patients living with HIV. The MA is supervised by the Nurse Manager and ultimately the Director of Clinical Care.Requirements Support physicians, nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) in the care of patients receiving PrEP services and in the care of patients living with HIV.Escort patients to exam roomsPerform vital signsReturn phone calls within 24 hoursConduct patient interviews including history, complaints, and current medicationsPrepare patients for examinations, and assist the physician, NP or PA during examinationsCollect and prepare laboratory specimens (including phlebotomy) or perform basic laboratory testsPrepare referrals as orderedDocument in the electronic medical recordSchedule patients for appointments with clinical provider or for laboratory specimen collectionProvide treatments, administer medications and vaccines as directedAuthorize medication refills as directedPerform administrative duties related to patient care as directedAbide by all state and agency policies regarding confidentiality of patient informationResponsible for general clinic housekeeping and disinfection of exam rooms and other treatment areas as necessaryParticipate in quality improvement activities as indicatedKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesElectronic Medical Record system knowledge preferredPossess excellent communication skills (writing, spelling, listening and speaking)Cooperates as a team memberPossesses problem solving and decision-making abilitiesUtilizes good management techniquesFollows through to completion of assigned tasksProficiency in word processing, spreadsheet database and presentation softwareAbides by all policies and procedures concerning personnel including conflict of interest policyMinimum QualificationsCertified Medical Assistant credential or Medical Assistant with an Associate Degree or higher in the medical fieldBLS Certification certification required and must be maintained in active statusExperienceAt least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.Phlebotomy certification preferredBilingual-Spanish preferred Experience in primary care, infectious diseases, or HIV care environment preferred Licensures: Current Certified Medical AssistantPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.NotesPositive Impact Health Centers, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, or covered veteran status.Recreational drugs, weapons and violence are not permitted on agency property or at any agency events or programs.The above job description represents the general nature, primary duties and responsibilities, and qualifications for the work performed by employees within this job, but is not a comprehensive and exhaustive list. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, and specific duties, responsibilities, and activities within the core nature of the job may change at any time with or without notice. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as specified by the employing entity, with or without reasonable accommodation.Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for all jobs, if not currently employed by Positive Impact Health Centers.