What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Whole Woman's Health LLC?
Whole Woman’s Health Alliance (WWHA) is a 501(c)3 organization that intentionally seeks to open clinics in areas of the country which are most impacted by anti-abortion legislation. Whole Woman’s Health Alliance provides abortion care that puts patients first. We stand in the light to revolutionize the conversation around abortion in this country.
Independent abortion providers like Whole Woman's Health Alliance provide over 60% of abortions in the United States and intentionally operate in areas of the country that have the most onerous regulations. We do this because we believe safe, affordable, quality abortion care should be accessible to all, regardless of their zip code.
Whole Woman’s Health Alliance works in a coordinated strategy with the Stigma Relied Fund and Whole Woman’s Health. For more information, please visit www.shiftstigma.org and www.wholewomanshealth.com.Summary
The Medical Assistant will provide assistance during set up and post procedure recovery as well as triage and response to emergency situations.
Essential functions
- Room Preparation and Maintenance
- Patient Flow, Patient Work Up
- Patient Communication, Obtaining Patient History of Chief Complaint
- Assisting/Setup of Surgical Patients, Assisting in Post Procedure Recovery Room Triage
- Basic Patient Teaching and Discharge, Routine Visit, Post-Operative, Post-Operative Complication , Routine Follow-Up
- Response to Emergency Situations
Experience and General Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or on-the-job-trained medical assistant
- Basic Phone Skills
- Computer Skills
- Basic Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Problem Solving, Prioritizing, Time Management, Utilization of Patient Education Resources and Written Materials
- AAMA Certification preferred
- Certification in Basic Life Support
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ideal candidate will be Bilingual – English and Spanish
Physical Requirements
- Must possess the ability and capability to perform any task in the office.
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs or more, be able to physically move through the office unaided
- Must have excellent visual and hearing acuity.
Compensation/Benefits
- A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- All full-time staff are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings as well as voluntary insurance offerings. All full-time staff earn personal time off and paid holidays.
- A corporate culture/environment that is diverse, stimulating, and comprised of passionate and dedicated people.
Please note that this is a working job description that may evolve as the needs of the company change.
Whole Woman’s Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from women, people of color, and members of the LBGTQI community. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion or belief, age, marital or partnership status, family status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other legally protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
