Medical Assistant Bilingual

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

• Required: Ability to fully communicate in ENGLISH and SPANISH both orally and in writing

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.*