Medical Assistant I

Community of Hope
US - District of Columbia - Washington
May 13, 2024

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you excited about a new opportunity? Do you have a passion for providing high quality medical assistance and patient support? Are you mission-driven to help improve health and eliminate inequities in health outcomes in under-resourced communities in DC? Well, look no further! At Community of Hope, we have worked diligently to improve health and end family homelessness to make Washington, DC, more equitable. We believe everyone in DC should have access to good healthcare, a stable income, and home, and hope! If you are ready to make a positive difference in the community, this position is for you!At COH, we strive for: Caring for Families. Improving Lives. Leading ChangeOur Approach and Values:

We care for families by providing direct services with a focus on prevention, healing, and wellness.

We improve lives by building on families' strengths, honoring their choices, and taking a whole-family, multi-generational approach.

We lead and advocate for system change to address the effects of historical and current racial inequities on health outcomes and housing opportunities.

We embrace the diversity of our community, welcome all voices and perspectives, and treat everyone with respect, compassion, and integrity.

We strive for excellence in all that we do, implement evidence-based practices, measure our outcomes, and use this knowledge to continuously strengthen our work.

Position Summary: The Medical Assistant I is responsible for performing a variety of complex patient care and administrative activities to assist providers, patients and staff. This position also assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management and provides clinical training to other staff. This position is based at our Conway Health and Resource Center in SW. This is a full-time position.

Salary- This position starts at $46k and up based on experience. Indeed provides their own estimated salary calculator and is not affiliated with COH's range.Highlighted Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares patients for examination and treatment by taking the patient's history and vital signs.
Supplies provider with necessary forms and information to accomplish visit;
Cleans up exam and treatment and rooms after patient encounter;
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments according to policy and procedure manual and/or as instructed by provider;
Provides nursing care to all patients including, but not limited to, EKGs, wound dressing, assisting providers with minor procedures, and administering nebulizer treatment to asthmatic patients as ordered by providers;
Does weekly checks of the emergency equipment cart and all supplies when assigned to this task;
Cleans, prepares, and autoclaves instruments used during procedures;
Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician;
Performs vaccine and medication administration on patients of all ages when ordered by a provider;
Responds to patient messages and prescription refill requests;
Attends clinic staff meetings and COH all staff meetings.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

A completed Medical Assistant Diploma and a Medical Assistant Certification from an approved nationally accredited association (AAMA - American Association of Medical Association or NHA - National Healthcare Association) are both required. MA Certification is accepted without MA diploma if experience requirement (minimum of one year) was met for the certification. This includes meeting renewal deadlines upon hire, and thereafter. We offer reimbursement for exam fees and additional CEU reimbursements.
BLS and CPR are both required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
2 years experience in a medical office practice or hospital settings preferred. Experience in Primary Care practice preferred;
Commitment to work with underserved populations;
Ability to work in a non-profit environment;
Participation in appropriate continuing medical education.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
All Health Staff must receive the required vaccinations. This includes annual flu and covid vaccines. Medical or religious exemptions may be requested.

At COH, we understand the toll that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the workforce, which is why we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits:

Remote work opportunities are available for many of our roles, promoting a culture of work-life balance.
8-hour workdays, which include a paid lunch
11.5 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, 15 days of paid vacation (increases to 20 after 3 years of service), and 12 days of paid sick leave on an annual basis
Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and DC Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (DCHPLRP) participants
Tuition reimbursement, loan repayment for clinicians, licensing reimbursement, and continuing education unit funds for licensed staff
Many opportunities for internal promotions and transfers across the agency as we continue to grow; we average 30+ promotions each year
Ongoing internal leadership training for supervisors
Diversity, equity, and inclusion training and initiatives for all staff
Ongoing well-being activities, culture compact activities, and trauma-informed care initiatives
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans through CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield
Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
And much more!

About Us:

Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, and rapidly growing nonprofit. For over 40 years, we have provided healthcare, housing, and supportive services for under-resourced, underserved and people experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services for the whole family at three locations in DC. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. In 2020, Community of Hope provided about 28,400 medical visits, 7,000 dental visits, and 10,000 behavioral health visits for about 11,000 patients. Community of Hope provides community walk-in COVID testing and COVID vaccines. Community of Hope is also one of the largest providers in DC of housing and support services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Through providing these programs, we live out our mission to improve health and end family and individual homelessness to make Washington, DC, more equitable.

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