Medical Assistant

Job Description

Vision

Whole Woman’s Health transforms how people experience abortion care in this country. We stand in the light, fiercely dedicated to providing fabulous abortion care that puts patients first.

MissionWhole Woman’s Health provides fabulous abortion care, free from the shame and stigma that often accompanies sexual health in this country. Our patients can count on us for medical expertise, heartfelt compassion, informed consent, and trust. We are deeply committed to growth and innovation, and we cultivate a dynamic, rigorous, learning corporate culture. Our patients’ hopes and dreams are at the center of all we do, and we hold ourselves ultimately accountable to them.

Summary

The Medical Assistant will provide assistance during set up and post procedure recovery as well as triage and response to emergency situations.

Our company operates six days a week. Employees may be scheduled to work any day of the week, including Saturdays. Please note that Saturday availability is a requirement for this position.

Essential functions

Room Preparation and Maintenance

Patient Flow, Patient Work Up

Patient Communication, Obtaining Patient History of Chief Complaint

Assisting/Setup of Surgical Patients, Assisting in Post Procedure Recovery Room Triage

Basic Patient Teaching and Discharge, Routine Visit, Post-Operative, Post-Operative Complication, Routine Follow-Up

Response to Emergency Situations

Experience and General Requirements

High School Graduate or GED equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or on-the-job-trained medical assistant

Basic Phone Skills

Computer Skills

Basic Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology

Problem Solving, Prioritizing, Time Management, Utilization of Patient Education Resources and Written Materials

AAMA Certification preferred

Certification in Basic Life Support

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ideal candidate will be Bilingual – English and Spanish

Physical Requirements

Must possess the ability and capability to perform any task in the office.

Must be able to lift 15 lbs or more, be able to physically move through the office unaided

Must have excellent visual and hearing acuity.

Compensation/Benefits

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

All full-time staff are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings as well as voluntary insurance offerings. All full-time staff earn personal time off and paid holidays.

A corporate culture/environment that is diverse, stimulating, and comprised of passionate and dedicated people.

Please note that this is a working job description that may evolve as the needs of the company change.

Whole Woman’s Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from women, people of color, and members of the LBGTQI community. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion or belief, age, marital or partnership status, family status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other legally protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.