Medical Assistant

Job qualifications and experience

• Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.
• A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in direct patient care, preferably in an ambulatory care setting.
• Medical Assistant certification/diploma from approved training program.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Basic knowledge of infectious diseases.
• Basic knowledge of care coordination and navigation throughout the managed care process.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, and other software systems.
• Ability to be self-motivated and dedication to initiating and completing complex tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining strict confidentiality of medical information.
• Ability to work well independently with minimum supervision.
• Bilingual skills a plus (English/Spanish fluency preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org [jobs@lalgbtcenter.org]