Community Health Worker -Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
About The Position
CAN Community Health is looking for a passionate Community Health Worker MA to join their professional team. This role is crucial in serving individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STIs, and other infectious diseases, aligning with the company's mission and values. The organization has been recognized as one of NPT's Best Non-Profits to Work For. This position is responsible for providing patient care under the supervision of a Physician or Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, according to state regulations. The role is assigned to a mobile outreach unit and works as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve patient quality of life. Ensuring documentation compliance with professional and legal standards is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant Certification issued by an accredited institution approved by the State of Florida, or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a health care setting
- CPR certified.
- Electronic Medical Records classes through SuccessEHS.
- HIV classes through local health departments or on-line.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required.
Responsibilities
- Greet and room patients into appropriate exam room on the mobile outreach unit.
- Collect medical information from patient phone calls and walk-ins.
- Perform medical intake procedures including labs, vital signs, and history.
- Prepare patients for examinations.
- Prepare charts to include all diagnostic documentation as needed for patient care.
- Assist the physician during examinations.
- Explain medical procedures to patients.
- Administer injections.
- Perform Electrocardiograms.
- Conduct tests and procedures as directed, such as EKG’ venipunctures, urine dipsticks, glucometer, etc.
- Provide assistance in all clinical areas.
- Assist in answering phones and scheduling appointments.
- Update Patient files as needed.
- Maintain patient medical records.
- Complete all required annual trainings in a timely manner to ensure staff compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid PTO and Sick time
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid training and certification support
- Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution
- Paid life and disability plans
- Retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
- Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
