Catholic Charities seeks to implement the Church's mission of social justice in the Diocese of Arlington in ways that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. In addition to a purpose-based work environment, Catholic Charities offers a generous benefit package including medical plans, generous holiday leave, paid Family Medical Leave*, flexible work options, career development, Diocesan tuition reimbursement*, retirement plans and much more.
Medical Assistant
Primary Office: Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic, Woodbridge
Hours per Week: 40
Starting Hourly Salary: $21.59 (Non-exempt)
Telework Available: No
Position Description:
Responsible for providing nursing care to the patience under the direction of the health care provider.
Position Responsibilities:

• Respects client and employee rights and privacy ensures security of protected information, practices, in an ethical manner and is compliant to the agency’s compliance program and privacy policy
• Plans and coordinates patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Patient intakes: records patient medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients; reviews and maintains medical charts.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Prepares and administers injections, assists with EKGs, Point of Care testing, OB exams
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Provides patient with health education, medication review, and provider referrals
• Helps clients access the healthcare system by aiding with scheduling appointments, coordination with pharmacies, and linkage to other providers as needed
• Performs selected nursing and administrative duties, and assists physicians as required
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains exam and treatment rooms
• Maintains Patient Drug Assistance Program medication records
• Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment
• Assists with answering the telephone, providing information as requested and screening calls
• Assists with scheduling tests and treatments for patients
• Treats staff, volunteers, and patients with love, dignity and respect
• Follows agency’s policy and procedure regarding infection control measures through proper handwashing, bag technique, use of Personal Protective Equipment, principles of antiseptic technique, exposure control/reporting, care of equipment, safe needle technique
• Performs other related work as required

Other Duties:

• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification
• Ability to work under pressure with a diverse population, including staff, volunteers, clients, patients and other members of the public on a regular basis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers.
• The position may cause frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinical environment

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to fully communicate in ENGLISH/SPANISH both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to take vitals, perform point of care testing and use other medical equipment
• Ability to educated patients of their medical diagnosis
• Ability to maintain medical records and record test results
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to address patients’ questions, concerns and issues as they arise
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgement and react calmly in emergency situations
• Knowledge of medical practice and care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Commitment to the mission, goals, and services of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington.
• Computer literate, including the ability to learn and use program specific software
• Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and job experience in a clinical setting
• BLS certification/CPR certification
• One year experience in clinical setting, preferred

Physical Demands:

• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification
• Ability to work under pressure with a diverse population, including staff, volunteers, clients, patients and other members of the public on a regular basis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers.
• The position may cause frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinical environment

BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick, Paid FML*, 16 paid holidays in 2024, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, Employee Assistance Program, Diocesan School Tuition Reimbursement K-12 . Closed between Christmas and New Years.*
Thank you for your interest in joining Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington in the crucial work we do. Catholic Charities appreciates the time and effort it takes to submit an application.