Clinical Medical Assistant - HIV/STI Testing & Phlebotomy

Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition’s Connect to Care Clinic seeks a Medical Assistant to support testing and clinical services. You will collect samples, explain procedures, and assist in basic examinations, working at the testing center or via the Mobile Health Unit. Evening hours may be required.

Responsibilities include testing for HIV/HCV and STIs, blood draws, data entry, and follow-up communication with patients, while maintaining confidentiality and OSHA-compliant practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistance Certification with extensive experience in phlebotomy, required.
• 2+ years of qualified experience; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Knowledge of HIV, HCV, and STI testing, required.
• Ability to adhere to OSHA regulations, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Computer literacy with strong knowledge of Google Drive and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally as well as in writing.
• Displays strong customer service skills with the ability to interact with staff in a professional, calm, patient, and welcoming manner.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Provides HIV and HCV rapid testing.
• Provides STI testing and prepares samples.
• Draws blood, prepares samples, and delivers samples to labs.
• Retrieves results from the lab and forwards to appropriate providers.
• Interprets test results to patients in a professional and ethical manner.
• Provides follow-up care to patients via phone, text, share media, and/or the client’s preferred method.
• Enters data into the Electronic Health Record System and SPARS, maintaining client records.
• Keeps supplies stocked by managing inventory, restocking supplies, and verifying receipts.
• Follows OSHA guidelines relating to proper use of handling PPE, needles, bloodborne pathogens, and disposing of biohazardous materials.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Assistant Certification

2+ years experience

HIV/HCV testing

Effective communication

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition’s Connect to Care Clinic seeks a Medical Assistant to support testing and clinical services. You will collect samples, explain procedures, and assist in basic examinations, working at the testing center or via the Mobile Health Unit. Evening hours may be required.

Responsibilities include testing for HIV/HCV and STIs, blood draws, data entry, and follow-up communication with patients, while maintaining confidentiality and OSHA-compliant practices.