Are you in search of a fulfilling and meaningful position? Do you want to work for an organization that promotes growth and development?

Here at Men's Health Foundation we envision a world where inequity and stigma do not separate people from healthcare.

"Reimagining Healthcare" is our commitment to affirming the unique experience of every patient. We prioritize our patients' evolving needs and strive to help each patient feel comfortable, understood, and respected.

Why Men's Health Foundation?

Men's Health Foundation is seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals. We believe that by reimagining how healthcare is delivered, we can help create greater health equity for those most at risk, breaking down barriers to care. We welcome all backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions.

We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization and seek to provide a generous and competitive benefits package to support our employee's well-being. We offer the following:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)
12 Paid Holidays (including 1 mental health day)
401(k) Retirement plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 4% following completion of 90th day of employment)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
40 hours of sick pay (following completion of 90th day of employment)
120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

We seek team members who embrace and champion diversity, as our work within the LGBTQ+ community promotes positive sexuality and inclusivity. Candidates should be comfortable with exposure to imagery, events, and materials that reflect our culture of acceptance and expression, ensuring alignment with our values.

Overview

The medical assistant reports to the nurse manager and helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance. Other duties include securing medical records, maintaining medical supplies inventory; performing preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

(This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary or abnormal findings.
Prioritizes infection control practices; uses sterile technique as appropriate.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients; ensure disinfection and cleanliness between patient visits.
Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
Counsels' patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about visits.
Maintains a safe, secure, positive attitude and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; requesting refills as needed; verifying receipt.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; reporting need for repairs.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Other duties may be assigned, as required.

LEADERSHIP FUNCTIONS:

Ensures clinic operates in a timely manner; enforces adherence to schedule as enacted by Nurse Manager.
Prepares equipment for use and disinfection following strict sanitation procedures; reinforces proper technique with clinic staff.
Works with Nurse Manger to facilitate training of new hires and other training initiatives.
Participates in clinic-based practice and research activities.
Leads by example through embodying the core values of the practice; demonstrates integrity; follows guidelines and statutes as outlined in policy and procedure manual.
Ensures accuracy of medication administration logs, receipt of medications and supply inventory; submits requests for materials to Nurse Manager for budgetary approval.
Other duties may be assigned, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a high school diploma.
Medical Assistant certificate and 0-2 years of experience in a related field.
Ability to type 40+ wpm.
Experience in HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and chronic diseases care/ management preferred.
Have the appropriate level of behavioral maturity and patience in handling patients.
Have diplomacy and tact in handling difficult and irate patients.
Ability to work effectively with men and transgender women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientation in a multicultural environment.

Compensation details: 26.25-31.5 Hourly Wage

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