Medical Assistant- STD Program

The STD Program Medical Assistant, under the direct supervision of the Clinic Administrator or designated supervisor, is responsible for ensuring that all clients seeking STD testing at the clinic are properly registered, tested, and receive their results in a timely manner. Within the regulatory scope of practice, the Medical Assistant supports the delivery of direct patient care by performing routine procedures, technical tasks, and supportive functions in the recuperative care or ambulatory clinic setting. Certain responsibilities may require prior verification of competency before they can be performed.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Performs all duties that comply with the workflow and procedures for walk-in STD testing: 
2. Attends to clients and assists them with the registration process. 
3. Ensures all data and necessary information are collected to conduct tests.
4. Assists in specimen collection, such as educating clients on self-collection methods, urine collection, and blood draws. 
5. Tracks all patients who received an STD test.
6. Ensures patients receive their results by scheduling an appointment with a provider or contacting patients regarding their negative results.
7. Assists the program manager with data collection and entry and enters client information into the county-required data system.
8. When no patient presents to the clinic for a walk-in STD test, the medical assistant will float to assist in general clinic operations by performing Medical Assistant duties or assisting where needed.
9. Performs routine (noninvasive) patient care functions as prescribed by licensed healthcare personnel following established clinic policies and procedures within the defined scope of education, training, and responsibilities.
10. Collects and records patient data, including height, weight, BMI, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, and peak flow measurement, according to established policies and procedures. 
11. Collects urine, sputum, and stool specimens by noninvasive techniques.
12. Performs lab tests, including finger sticks, after appropriate training and verification of competency. 
13. Administers immunizations and all medications per provider's order after a licensed healthcare professional verifies the correct medication and dosage.
14. Performs venipuncture and PPD skin placement. 
15. Documents the measurement of PPD skin test and reports information directly to the provider or to the Registered Nurse. 
16. Consistently uses and reinforces proper body mechanics and appropriate personal protective equipment.
17. Provides basic health information and education to patients using established policies and procedures.
18. Schedules routine and follow-up appointments. 
19. Documents pertinent patient information, procedures performed, and patient responses, following established policy and procedures:
20. Assists in the maintenance, care, and handling of medical equipment.
21. Performs other duties and tasks as may be required or assigned.

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED 
2. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant school with a current MA certificate
3. General knowledge and understanding of sexual transmitted diseases (STDs)
4. Verification of appropriate hours in approved Medical Assistant course to perform venipuncture 
5. Willing to work with a diverse population.
6. Current BLS certificate from the American Heart Association
7. Two years’ experience in an ambulatory clinic preferred
8. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Employee Benefits:

At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30 hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
• Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).
• Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

JWCH Institute, Inc Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.