Medical Assistant Volunteer

Job Overview

Founded in 1967, Haight Ashbury Free Clinic was the first nonsectarian free medical clinic in the United States. Using a volunteer staff, the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic saw hundreds of people within the first days of opening. The mission of this new model of healthcare was to provide compassionate care regardless of anyone’s ability to pay. It was during this time that The Haight Ashbury Free Clinic coined the phrase, “Health care is a right, not a privilege”.

Volunteer staff will work collaboratively at the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic in providing quality healthcare services to the uninsured and marginalized populations.

The Medical Assistant Volunteer is a key member of the Clinic Care Team and as such, performs clinical and administrative tasks, under the supervision of the Clinic Operations Manager, consistent with HealthRIGHT 360 policies and protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in the examination process.
• Perform office tests including vision screening, spirometry, EKG, rapid strep, UA and urine pregnancy tests.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, TB tests, breathing treatments, preparation responsibilities.
• Perform intake, including vital signs, list chief complaints, allergies, immunization histories and complete chart forms, as appropriate to patient type.
• Place patients in rooms and prepare them for examination.
• Clean, prepare and stock examination rooms, coordination responsibilities.
• Receive and return telephone calls from patients and pharmacies.

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population; genuine and friendly; practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out and integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data; Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word Outlook and Internet applications.
• Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability are imperative.
• Action-oriented; ability to multi-task and work cooperatively and effectively as a team member.
• Commitment to working with the uninsured and marginalized populations; strong initiative and enthusiasm; interested in community-based healthcare and willingness to pitch in whenever needed.