Medical Assistant - Infectious Disease Dept

• Clinical functions
• Measuring vital signs
• Blood draw and/or performing in house labs
• Rapid STI testing
• Documenting in electronic medical record
• Medical equipment maintenance

• Departmental responsibilities
• Medical Assistant is required to become certified by LA’s Dept of Health in HIV Counseling & Testing
• Data entry of applicable grant services into the State of LA’s CAREWare reporting application
• Regular community outreach and Rapid STI Testing
• Some travel and weekend work as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Course
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or completion of certification within 90 days of employment
• Understanding of accepted nursing and medical practice standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, and soft office skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HIV/STI programs
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable
• Knowledge of Ryan White grant program
• Knowledge of CAREWare reporting platform

Physical requirements

• They physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Moderate physical effort required, including extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, twisting, or bending
• Routine grasping, reaching, and repetitive hand/wrist movements required

• Work environment
• Work is normally performed indoors in a clinic, office, or mobile health unit with varying temperatures
• Occasional work at outdoor events with varying temperatures as necessary
• Potential for occasional exposure to low dose radiation hazards, hazardous chemicals, and body fluids and waste
• Potential for exposure to infectious and contagious diseases
• Personal protective equipment provided when applicable