Community Health Medical Assistant — HIV/STI Care

Metropolitan Charities, inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Charities, inc. in Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver direct clinical support within a multidisciplinary team, performing intake, vital signs, vaccinations, and venipuncture under physician orders.

You will document care accurately, coordinate with providers, maintain patient confidentiality, and guide health education, with emphasis on HIV/STD-related referrals and community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health or related field.
• Minimum 1 year field experience; HIV/STD knowledge.
• MA certification from accredited school.

Responsibilities

• A minimum of two days per week covering a Provider in the LPN/Medical Assistant role.
• Performs medical intake procedures including taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and completing risk assessments.
• Records and reports symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in patient’s conditions.
• Completes all physician orders including venipuncture lab draws, medication administration, vaccinations, injectables, etc.
• Documents all patient care in an accurate, timely, legible manner in compliance with Nursing Department protocols.
• Completes health education counseling for all patients.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and/or family in accordance with established protocols.
• Reviews charts of patients to ensure all necessary documentation is present, current, and complete to facilitate and triage visit.
• Collaborates with METRO team members to coordinate patient services.
• Utilize resources in a cost effective manner.
• Provides assistance in all clinical areas within scope of practice, as needed.

Skills

Documentation

Medical terminology

Communication

EMR systems

eClinical Works

Teamwork

HIPAA

Multitasking

Health promotion

Referral knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

1 year field experience

MA certification

Tools

eClinicalWorks

EMR software

Job description

Metropolitan Charities, inc. in Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver direct clinical support within a multidisciplinary team, performing intake, vital signs, vaccinations, and venipuncture under physician orders.

You will document care accurately, coordinate with providers, maintain patient confidentiality, and guide health education, with emphasis on HIV/STD-related referrals and community resources.