HIV Care Advocate & Medical Assistant

APLA Health; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

APLA Health in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant – HIV/STD Counselor to deliver patient care under a licensed provider. The role includes HIV/STD counseling, clinical and front-office support, vital signs, phlebotomy, room preparation, and administering medications per orders.

Work involves identifying HIV-positive individuals within prevention programs, coordinating referrals, and supporting linkage to HIV medical care.

Qualifications

• Experience with HIV counseling in a clinical setting.
• Ability to take and record vital signs accurately.
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients; assist with forms; schedule appointments; maintain records.
• Provide pre/post test HIV counseling and risk assessment.
• Perform phlebotomy, prepare rooms, and assist with exams.
• Administer medications per provider orders and give injections as directed.
• Maintain equipment logs and ensure sanitary treatment areas.
• Carries out discharge instructions and referrals; log and track referrals.

Skills

HIV counseling

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medical assisting

Tools

CPR training

Job description

APLA Health in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant – HIV/STD Counselor to deliver patient care under a licensed provider. The role includes HIV/STD counseling, clinical and front-office support, vital signs, phlebotomy, room preparation, and administering medications per orders.

Work involves identifying HIV-positive individuals within prevention programs, coordinating referrals, and supporting linkage to HIV medical care.