Job description

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ, providing the highest quality care, and developing the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, individuals with substance use disorders, and people who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed healthcare, emergency services, and supports to nearly 25,000 individuals each year, and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all.

POSITION: Medical Assistant, bilingual Portuguese speaking

HOURS: Full time including some evenings

PROGRAM: Sexual & Reproductive Health Services

SALARY: $23.50

LOCATION: Hyannis

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Hyannis Site Manager, the Medical Assistant will work within the sexual and reproductive health services clinic to support the provision of clinical services. Responsibilities include the following:

• Perform routine lab functions and testing including phlebotomy, urine pregnancy testing, HIV and Hepatitis testing and prepare specimens for transport, and room patients
• Provide clients with non-judgmental and accurate information regarding reproductive health issues, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, Hepatitis, pregnancy and pregnancy prevention.
• Obtain and record client’s personal medical history including gynecological, obstetrical and sexual history
• Accurately enter data into electronic health record system
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and maintain laboratory controls
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual Portuguese speaking; prior experience as a Medical Assistant in a busy office; high school diploma; computer literacy essential. Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in English and be sensitive to the needs of a culturally diverse population; prior experience working with low income and vulnerable populations; demonstrated ability to communicate unbiased reproductive health knowledge to patients (adolescents and adults of all genders) in an effective and culturally competent, non-judgmental manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 2 + years MA experience, Medical Assistant Certificate,; experience with insurance billing preferred.

To apply, please copy and paste the following link www.healthimperatives.org/careers or mail resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources

Health Imperatives, Inc.

942 West Chestnut Street

Brockton, MA 02301

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Health Imperatives is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. Health Imperatives encourage Multi-cultural and Multi-lingual Diversity in all its programs. Persons from diverse backgrounds, including women, communities of color, LGBTQIA individuals, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with insurance billing?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• medical assistance in a busy office: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Portuguese (Required)

License/Certification:

• medical assistant certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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