Bilingual Health Apprentice

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Casa de Salud Medical Clinic is a nonprofit located in the South Valley of Albuquerque and offers fair priced, integrative healthcare to patients who commonly lack access to adequate healthcare services. At Casa de Salud, care is rooted in dignity, trust, creativity, cultural humility, and mutual respect. The Casa de Salud Health Apprentice Program is a unique opportunity for college students who aspire to become healthcare professionals to learn on-the-job under the supervision of licensed and trained health professionals and peers. This program will assist students in gaining experience for entry level positions in health care settings and to create a solid foundation for medical school or other related careers. Many of our alumni go on to become doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and administrators. Some return to practice medicine at Casa de Salud, or go on to careers in hospitals and other clinics. The Casa de Salud Health Apprentice Program seeks to provide a pipeline to diversity in healthcare professions in New Mexico. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ people are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Must have a Work-Study Award.
• Be fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Undergo a background check prior to beginning in the clinic.
• Have reliable transportation to and from the South Valley location of Casa de Salud.
• Be timely and able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week (and maximum of 20-22).
• Be comfortable working in an environment that supports and implements harm reduction practices for active drug users.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment of one year (12 months) in the program.
• Those who are successful and choose to remain in the program will be eligible for employment at Casa de Salud and/or promotion to senior apprenticeship.
• No prior experience working in a clinical setting is required.
• No requirement that applicants major in science/health programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in many aspects of patient care and clinical operation of the clinic.
• Learn various tasks including patient communication and scheduling, taking vitals, drawing blood, preparing blood and urine samples for lab work, assisting in procedures, performing EKGs, and attending to harm reduction (syringe exchange) clients.
• Play a major role in running the clinic.
• Help to open and close the clinic.
• Serve as language interpreters for clinicians who require interpretation once trained.
• Perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties in addition to direct patient contact.

Benefits

• Upon completing the year in the program, apprentices are eligible for letters of recommendation for their programs of study.
• Often obtain health certifications, such as HIPAA certification, BBP certification, and harm reduction certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees