What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Whitman-Walker Health?
Job Summary
The Community Health Medical Assistant provides STI and PrEP education, treatment, and clinical support for the PrEP Clinic, as well as for community health’s daytime STI testing and primary care medical providers.
Role Specific Talents Required:
- Fluency in medical terminology
- Draws blood and ensures proper specimen handling and storage.
- Gives intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections under the supervision of an appropriate clinician, as ordered by licensed independent practitioners and within practice limits.
- Accurately takes and records patient vital signs and documents activities and results in the medical record.
- Independently educates patients or targeted populations, providing HIV, PrEP, STI, and general sexual wellness information using age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, agency-approved materials and methods.
- Assists with the making of STI testing kits, incentive items, and other physical inventory as needed
- Can perform outreach to community agencies and social groups, and promote collaboration and referrals to Whitman-Walker programs as appropriate
Education and Experience Required
- Graduation from a Medical Assistant program required, with at least 2 years of experience drawing blood; medical office, STI treatment, and intervention preferred.
- 2 years of experience working with a broadly diverse population and the ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals are required.
Whitman-Walker is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants, its employees, or former employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or gender identity. For accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.
