Medical Assistant, HIV-STD Counselor

Apla Health & Wellness • Los Angeles, CA

470d • $53,248 - $59,134

About The Position

The Medical Assistant - HIV/STD Counselor at APLA Health will provide patient care services under the direction of licensed healthcare providers, focusing on culturally appropriate HIV/STD services. This role involves working collaboratively with prevention program staff to identify and link HIV positive individuals to medical care, while performing both administrative and clinical duties in a medical clinic setting.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program in a recognized institution.
• Successful completion of LA County's Division of HIV and STD Programs' HIV Test Counselor Certification within the first 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care methods.
• Ability to perform technical clinical procedures including phlebotomy and administering injections.
• Understanding of HIV infection, STD infection/treatment, and health education principles.
• Effective communication skills with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting focusing on HIV/STD counseling and prevention.
• Familiarity with community resources related to HIV/STD services.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients, assist with necessary forms, answer phones, and schedule appointments.
• Provide pre/post test client-centered HIV counseling.
• Conduct HIV/STD risk assessments.
• Provide HIV/STD risk reduction and prevention coaching/counseling.
• Prepare treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and necessary supplies are stocked.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and history; measure and record vital signs, height, weight, and BMI.
• Perform phlebotomy to collect blood samples and other non-invasive specimens; log specimens for testing.
• Provide counseling and rapid HIV testing to clients seeking those services.
• Maintain monthly equipment logs for medical devices.
• Develop strategies to improve linkage to HIV primary medical care for recently diagnosed individuals and those who have dropped out of care.
• Assist physicians and nurses in examining and treating patients, including administering medications and injections as ordered.
• Assist in the preparation of reports as requested.
• Maintain HIV/STD testing records to ensure compliance with documentation requirements.
• Carry out patient discharge processes and provide follow-up care instructions and referrals.
• Administer CPR in medical emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
• Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Metro reimbursement or free parking
• Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED