Medical Assistant

Primary Office: Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic, Woodbridge Hours per Week: 40 Starting Hourly Salary: $21.59 (Non-exempt) Telework Available: No Position Description: Responsible for providing nursing care to the patience under the direction of the health care provider. Position Responsibilities:
• Respects client and employee rights and privacy ensures security of protected information, practices, in an ethical manner and is compliant to the agency's compliance program and privacy policy
• Plans and coordinates patient care according to each patient's needs.
• Patient intakes: records patient medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients; reviews and maintains medical charts.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Prepares and administers injections, assists with EKGs, Point of Care testing, OB exams
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Provides patient with health education, medication review, and provider referrals
• Helps clients access the healthcare system by aiding with scheduling appointments, coordination with pharmacies, and linkage to other providers as needed
• Performs selected nursing and administrative duties, and assists physicians as required
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains exam and treatment rooms
• Maintains Patient Drug Assistance Program medication records
• Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment
• Assists with answering the telephone, providing information as requested and screening calls
• Assists with scheduling tests and treatments for patients
• Treats staff, volunteers, and patients with love, dignity and respect
• Follows agency's policy and procedure regarding infection control measures through proper handwashing, bag technique, use of Personal Protective Equipment, principles of antiseptic technique, exposure control/reporting, care of equipment, safe needle technique
• Performs other related work as required Other Duties:
• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification
• Ability to work under pressure with a diverse population, including staff, volunteers, clients, patients and other members of the public on a regular basis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers.
• The position may cause frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinical environment Qualifications & Skills:
• Ability to fully communicate in ENGLISH/SPANISH both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to take vitals, perform point of care testing and use other medical equipment
• Ability to educated patients of their medical diagnosis
• Ability to maintain medical records and record test results
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to address patients' questions, concerns and issues as they arise
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgement and react calmly in emergency situations
• Knowledge of medical practice and care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Commitment to the mission, goals, and services of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington.
• Computer literate, including the ability to learn and use program specific software
• Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma and job experience in a clinical setting
• BLS certification/CPR certification
• One year experience in clinical setting, preferred Physical Demands:
• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification
• Ability to work under pressure with a diverse population, including staff, volunteers, clients, patients and other members of the public on a regular basis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers.
• The position may cause frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinical environment BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick, Paid FML , 16 paid holidays in 2024, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, Employee Assistance Program, Diocesan School Tuition Reimbursement K-12 . Closed between Christmas and New Years.