Geriatric Support Services Coordinator (Marlborough or Waltham)

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • 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 • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $44.64 - $58.15 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the Registered Nurse will provide culturally competent medical health services to low-income individuals in Los Angeles County, with a specific focus on the LGBT community. The Registered Nurse will assure quality and cost-effective care for clinic patients, and will manage a patient’s course of treatment, and coordinate care with providers and other clinical support staff to ensure quality patient outcomes are achieved within established time frames with efficient utilization of resources. In addition, the Registered Nurse will work closely with the Medical Director and Nursing Supervisor to design, implement and monitor workflow processes throughout all APLA Health sites as it pertains to patient centered medical home (PCMH) implementation. This position is primarily clinical. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide clinical support to medical providers before and after primary care visits so as to ensure the timely delivery of quality medical care. • Interface with medical assistants to ensure patients receive specialty referrals in a timely manner and are able to follow through so as not to interrupt patient care. • Treat patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a timely manner and according to APLAHW clinical STI treatment guidelines. • Administer vaccines to patients per APLAHW clinical guidelines. • Provide and appropriately document health education to patients. • Participate in quality improvement activities as directed by the medical director, e.g. data analysis and measurement of outcomes, document and report the results and accomplishments of quality improvement initiatives. • Triage patients who walk in to clinic or call with acute medical concerns. • Assist front office staff in making appropriate arrangements for patients who arrive late for appointments or for whom an appointment needs to be rescheduled, by reviewing the medical record and determining how soon and where the patient should be seen. • Provide guidance for the clinic LVN and MAs by overseeing the front and back office staff with the aim of maintaining efficiency, professional demeanor and courtesy toward patients. This may include serving as back up for the front and back office when needed. • Assist in the clinic transformation to a patient centered medical home (PCMH), in conjunction with the PCMH coordinator, medical director, chief operating office and clinical nurse manager. • Maintain adequate medical supplies and medications for clinical areas by monitoring supplies and ordering supplies as needed. Ensure that exam rooms are fully stocked and prepared for patient care. • Participate in chronic disease management for selected patients with special needs. • Communicate lab results to patients. • Assist patients in linkage to APLA services: benefits counseling, mental health, case management, dental etc. • Serve as first filter to eCW patient portal, answering when appropriate within his or her scope. Forward to appropriate provider when indicated. • Obtain prior authorizations for medications • Contact insurance carriers to verify medication eligibility and requirements • Request, track and obtain prior authorizations from insurance carriers • Communicate any insurance changes or trends among the team • Clearly document al communications and contacts with insurance companies, PBOs and pharmacies OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: A valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Clinical experience as a registered nurse in an ambulatory health care clinic, preferably at a federally qualified health center (FQHC). Experience working in patient-centered care teams preferred. Must have problem solving and organizational skills in order to ensure a productive work environment and achievement of goals. Experience in chronic disease management, case management, utilization management and quality improvement projects are preferred. Experience in an HIV medical practice is preferred. Knowledge of: Knowledge and experience working with electronic health records, Eclinical works preferred. Ability to: Ability to provide services in a non-judgmental fashion and work effectively with diverse populations is required as is the ability to maintain records and follow clinical guidelines/protocols. Must be able to work efficiently and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy; work and solve problems independently; work flexible hours in order to complete tasks and meet client needs. Ability to be flexible in handling unanticipated client needs is required. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 Vaccination and booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=313236&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • 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 • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $30.41 - $38.93 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the LVN III will provide nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The LVN III will offer care coordination and health education activities to engage patients in goal setting and self-management support to improve their health. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Care Coordination: • Support the care team to coordinate the care of the patient including completion of any needed paperwork, facilitation of patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers • Assess the health needs of individuals and provide materials to teach patients and their families about health topics to manage their health conditions • Assist patients with referrals, assure that patients with referrals receive appointments, and ensures closed loop referral management • Conduct proactive outreach to patients and schedule for needed follow up • Will link patients to both community-based organizations and other local services to address social drivers of health • Serve as a community resource specialist • Assist with medication refills • Works with patients with chronic conditions and address: patient priorities, patient education, goal setting, self-management teaching and coaching. • Provides medical information education to patients to help them self-manage their health conditions, following established protocols and guidelines • Provide follow up between visits with patients and check on their progress Clinical: • Perform patient care functions within the scope of competency as prescribed by health care provider(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures. • Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify health care provider for disposition. • Convey medication refill authorizations to pharmacies as directed by the health care providers following established protocols. • Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual. • Document pertinent patient information, assessments, and nursing procedures, following established protocols. • Administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications properly. • Perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements. • As needed/requested perform HIV/STD screening tests • Refer individuals who test positive for HIV and/or a STD to Partner Counseling Services. • Refer individuals who test positive for an STD for immediate treatment. • Link individuals who test positive for HIV into medical care and ensure that follow-up is conducted with individuals who have tested positive for HIV to ensure that they are successfully linked into care. • Link individuals who test negative for HIV and/or a STD and are at high risk for HIV and/or STD infection into appropriate prevention programs, substance use treatment programs or mental health programs. • Ensure that referrals and linkages to substance use treatment programs and other mental health support programs are current. • Maintain HIV and/or STD records to ensure that all documentation as required by funder(s) is kept on file. • May be required to work overtime as shift coverage is essential to providing patient care and must be available on an as needed basis which may include evenings and weekends. • May be required to work at various APLA Health sites as needed. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: • Highschool diploma/or GED equivalent. • Current CA LVN license. • Minimum of two years’ experience as licensed vocational nurse in an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine practice a plus. • Current certification as an HIV Counselor or receive certification within ninety days of employment. • Experience working in a nonprofit environment a plus • Skill and knowledge to maintain current LVN license/certificate. • Case management experience a plus Knowledge of: • Knowledge and experience working with target populations, including individuals who use IV drugs and sexual minorities, including transgender persons, a plus. • HIPAA certified and knowledge of informed consent. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling bio-hazardous specimens or contaminated instruments. • Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments. • Knowledge of referral processing. Ability to: • Ability to use computerized patient care systems. • Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests. • Work independently with minimal direction. • Work effectively with diverse staff, volunteers and professionals. • Be at ease and work with a diverse group (ethnic, class, gender, sexual orientation) of individuals who may hold a wide range of opinions regarding prevention needs. • Engage in community/coalition building. • Multitask. • Meet multiple deadlines in a rapidly changing environment • Maintain patient confidentiality. • Ensure that HIV Counseling/Testing services have the following qualities: 1) nonjudgmental 2) are harm reduction focused 3) are sex positive 4) are LGBT positive. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. Some weekend/evening work may be required. Local travel (within LA County) is required and some out-of-town and national travel may be required. COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious exemption. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=208870&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • 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 • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $25.00 - $27.28 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: The referral coordinator will provide patient care services under the direction of a licensed health care provider. This includes handling referrals, health follow-ups and coordination services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Coordinates and manages authorizations for referrals from our primary care providers to outside providers, including to medical specialists and outside facilities for special testing/imaging in a timely manner. • Facilitates and ensures the receipt of consult/specialty notes and test results after a patient has been referred to an outside provider in a timely manner. • Communicates with primary care provider (PCP) to inform of any delays or barriers to patients care. • Serves as clinic liaison to outside agencies and partners. • Communicates with Supervisor when unable to process all referrals or follow-ups to avoid delays. • Involve in all quality improvement and other team projects actively. • Reporting of incoming and outgoing calls logs to the supervisor as needed. • Coordinator and tracking imaging, voicemails and incoming faxes inside and outside facilities. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Proficient use of Microsoft Office and electronic health records. Knowledge of: • Basic medical terminology and patient care methods, techniques and healthcare background. • Methods and standard procedures for the maintenance of medical records. • Safety policies and safe practices applicable to the work. • Effective communication skills; general computer knowledge. • Knowledgeable with CPT and ICD-9 codes. • Knowledge of insurances, managed care and IPA’s Ability to: • Prioritized work load and maintained an organized work space • Communicate effectively with people of various educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. • Understand and follow written and oral instructions from physicians, mid-level providers and nurses and apply departmental policies, guidelines and protocols applicable to APLA. • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. • Operate a computer and standard business software. • Maintain highly confidential personal and medical information in accordance to HIPAA regulations. • Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity and sound judgment in dealing with a variety of people in a variety of sensitive situations. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, patients and others encountered in the course of work. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=190103&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • 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 This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $25.60 - $28.82 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: The HIV-STD Counselor/Medical Assistant will provide patient care services under the direction of a licensed health care provider inclusive of culturally appropriate HIV/STD services to APLA Health & Wellness patients. In collaboration with prevention program staff, the HIV/STD Counselor/Medical Assistant will work to identify HIV positive individuals who are part of our prevention programs and who are not yet linked to HIV medical care, including newly diagnosed individuals, persons who know their HIV status but have never been engaged in care, and others who know their status and have dropped out of care to access medical care services. The HIV-STD Counselor/Medical Assistant will perform administrative front office and clinical back office duties in the medical clinic, including submitting and tracking referrals, taking vital signs, preparing examining rooms, administering medications as ordered by a licensed healthcare provider, performing phlebotomy and other technical clinical functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or has a logical assignment to this position. • Greets and register patients when needed; assists them with completion of necessary forms; answers telephones and schedules appointments; retrieves medical files; maintains medical records and files. • Provide pre/post test client-centered HIV counseling. • Conduct HIV/STD risk assessments. • Provide HIV/STD risk reduction and prevention coaching/counseling. • Prepares treatment rooms, ensuring that rooms are neat and clean, and stocked with the necessary supplies and equipment for patient examination; maintains sanitary and sterile supplies and equipment. • Interviews patients to obtain basic medical information and history; measures and records vital signs, height, weight and body mass index (BMI); prepares medical records for provider review. • Performs phlebotomy to collect blood samples; collects urine and other non-invasive specimens; logs specimens for testing; performs urine dip sticks and finger-sticks for hemoglobin and glucose measurements. • Provides counseling and rapid HIV testing to clients seeking those services. • Maintains monthly equipment logs, i.e. Glucometer, Hemocue, and Refrigerators. • Develop a set of focused strategies, designed to improve the linkage (and ongoing engagement) to HIV primary medical care of recently diagnosed HIV-infected persons; individuals of known HIV status who have never sought medical care and HIV-infected persons who have dropped out of care and are no longer seeking HIV medical care and treatment. • Assists physicians and nurses in examining and treating patients; handling instruments; preparing and disinfecting treatment sites; applying and removing dressing and bandages; administers medications in accordance with providers orders; administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as ordered by mid-level providers and physicians. • Assist in the preparation of reports as requested. • Maintain HIV/STD testing records to ensure that all documentation required by funders and agency Quality Management Plan is on file. • Carries out patient discharge processes; clarifies and provides patients with follow-up care instructions and referrals. • Follows steps outlined in APLA Health & Wellness referral tracking policy to ensure that patients gets the referrals needed and that referrals are appropriately logged and tracked. • Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in a medical emergency. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program in a recognized institution in accordance with standards established by the Medical Board of California. Successful completion of LA County’s Division of HIV and STD Programs’ HIV Test Counselor Certification required within first 90-days of hire. Knowledge of: 1. Basic medical terminology and patient care methods and techniques. 2. Methods and procedures for performing technical clinical procedures including phlebotomy, collecting and testing urine and other non-invasive specimens, and administering injections. 3. Routine laboratory procedures. 4. Standards and methods for maintaining sterile and sanitary laboratory and examining room conditions. 5. Methods and standard procedures for the maintenance of medical records. 6. Safety policies and safe practices applicable to the work. 7. HIV infection; STD infection/treatment; HIV/AIDS prevention; psychosocial issues as it relates to HIV and STD transmission/acquisition, special issues relevant to individuals who are at risk for HIV/STD and/or living with HIV; health education and behavior modification theory; human sexuality, substance abuse, behavior change principles and strategies; effective communication skills; group dynamics; data management; general computer knowledge; community resources; health and social concerns of diverse populations such as gay and non-gay identified men who have sex with men and other genders, individuals who share injection paraphernalia, heterosexuals, women at sexual risk and transgender individuals Ability to: 1. Interview patients effectively for the purpose of acquiring medical, social and sexual histories. 2. Risk reduction counseling to curtail the spread of HIV and other STDs. 3. Communicate effectively with people of various educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. 4. Understand and follow written and oral instructions from physicians, mid-level providers and nurses and apply departmental policies, procedures and protocols applicable to work. 5. Identify and correct unsanitary conditions and maintain sterile environments. 6. Perform routine medical tests and procedures proficiently and accurately. 7. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 8. Operate a computer and standard business software. 9. Maintain highly confidential personal and medical information in accordance to HIPAA regulations. 10. Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity and sound judgment in dealing with a variety of people in a variety of sensitive situations. 11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, patients and others encountered in the course of work. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=224192&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806

Part time job with flexible, morning hours. If you enjoy driving and have a heart for bringing meals and a smile to area seniors and home bound clients come work with us. Meals on Wheels of Rockingham County is currently accepting applications for a meal delivery driver in our Plaistow, NH location. Work schedule is Monday - Friday approximately 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Physical aspects to the job - Ability to lift approximately 35 pounds, ability to bend, twist and reach, enter and exit a vehicle multiple times in a shift, and navigate stairs during daily shift. Drivers will also have to stand for 30+ minutes while they pack their bags or help with packaging up meals for the day. Delivery routes are approximately 2 ½ hours long. When you return from your route, you will clean out you bags and get ready for the next day. A typical shift is 3.5 to 4 hours long. You must have a valid drivers license, a good driving record and a reliable vehicle. Driving and criminal record checks are performed. $12.60 per hour plus 70 cents per mile. 11 paid holidays off per year. Paid time off for vacation/sick day (accrued). Annual longevity bonuses. Optional employee paid insurance benefits include: Vision, Dental, Accident and Life Insurance. Meals on Wheels of Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, physical or mental handicap, or military status. http://www.rockinghammealsonwheels.org/

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • 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 • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $25.60 - $28.82 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant will provide patient care services under the direction of a licensed health care provider inclusive of culturally appropriate HIV/STD services to APLA Health & Wellness patients. The Medical Assistant will perform administrative front office and clinical back office duties in the medical clinic, including submitting and tracking referrals, taking vital signs, preparing examining rooms, administering medications as ordered by a licensed healthcare provider, performing phlebotomy and other technical clinical functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or has a logical assignment to this position. • Greets and register patients when needed; assists them with completion of necessary forms; answers telephones and schedules appointments; retrieves medical files; maintains medical records and files. • Provide pre/post test client-centered HIV counseling. • Provide HIV/STD risk reduction and prevention coaching/counseling. • Prepares treatment rooms, ensuring that rooms are neat and clean, and stocked with the necessary supplies and equipment for patient examination; maintains sanitary and sterile supplies and equipment. • Interviews patients to obtain basic medical information and history; measures and records vital signs, height, weight and body mass index (BMI); prepares medical records for provider review. • Performs phlebotomy to collect blood samples; collects urine and other non-invasive specimens; logs specimens for testing; performs urine dip sticks and finger-sticks for hemoglobin and glucose measurements. • Provides counseling and rapid HIV testing to clients seeking those services. • Maintains monthly equipment logs, i.e. Glucometer, Hemocue, and Refrigerators. • Assists physicians and nurses in examining and treating patients; handling instruments; preparing and disinfecting treatment sites; applying and removing dressing and bandages; administers medications in accordance with providers orders; administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as ordered by mid-level providers and physicians. • Assist in the preparation of reports as requested. • Carries out patient discharge processes; clarifies and provides patients with follow-up care instructions and referrals. • Follows steps outlined in APLA Health & Wellness referral tracking policy to ensure that patients get the referrals needed and that referrals are appropriately logged and tracked. • Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in a medical emergency. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program in a recognized institution in accordance with standards established by the Medical Board of California. Knowledge of: 1. Basic medical terminology and patient care methods and techniques. 2. Methods and procedures for performing technical clinical procedures including phlebotomy, collecting and testing urine and other non-invasive specimens, and administering injections. 3. Routine laboratory procedures. 4. Standards and methods for maintaining sterile and sanitary laboratory and examining room conditions. 5. Methods and standard procedures for the maintenance of medical records. 6. Safety policies and safe practices applicable to the work. 7. HIV infection; STD infection/treatment; HIV/AIDS prevention; psychosocial issues as it relates to HIV and STD transmission/acquisition, special issues relevant to individuals who are at risk for HIV/STD and/or living with HIV; health education and behavior modification theory; human sexuality, substance abuse, behavior change principles and strategies; effective communication skills; group dynamics; data management; general computer knowledge; community resources; health and social concerns of diverse populations such as gay and non-gay identified men who have sex with men and other genders, individuals who share injection paraphernalia, heterosexuals, women at sexual risk and transgender individuals Ability to: 1. Interview patients effectively for the purpose of acquiring medical, social and sexual histories. 2. Risk reduction counseling to curtail the spread of HIV and other STDs. 3. Communicate effectively with people of various educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. 4. Understand and follow written and oral instructions from physicians, mid-level providers and nurses and apply departmental policies, procedures and protocols applicable to work. 5. Identify and correct unsanitary conditions and maintain sterile environments. 6. Perform routine medical tests and procedures proficiently and accurately. 7. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 8. Operate a computer and standard business software. 9. Maintain highly confidential personal and medical information in accordance to HIPAA regulations. 10. Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity and sound judgment in dealing with a variety of people in a variety of sensitive situations. 11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, patients and others encountered in the course of work. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran/transgender. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=285218&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806