Medical Assistant Floater at Community of Hope

Full-timeDescriptionWashington DC On-Site $22.83 - $25.24 per hour Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner)Community of Hope is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team of healthcare providers in delivering excellent patient care while ensuring smooth clinical operations. The position will be split between our Family Health and Birth Center in NE DC and our Conway Health & Resource Center in SW DC.Our Approach and ValuesWe celebrate peoples strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on peoples lives.We embrace diversity welcome all voices and treat everyone with respect and compassion.We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable.We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.What Youll DoPrepares patients for examination and treatment by taking the patients history and vital signs.Instructs patients in basic testing requirements (i.e. PFTs clean catch urines and fingersticks).Supplies provider with necessary forms and information to accomplish visit.Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments according to policy and procedure manual and/or as instructed by provider; Cleans up exam and treatment and rooms after patient encounter.Provides nursing care to all patients including but not limited to EKGs wound dressing assisting providers with minor procedures and administering nebulizer treatment to asthmatic patients as ordered by providers.Cleans prepares and autoclaves instruments used during procedures.Observes records and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician.Performs vaccine and medication administration on patients of all ages when ordered by a provider.Responds to patient messages and prescription refill requests.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.RequirementsMust-HavesA completed Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved nationally accredited program.Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) license from an approved nationally accredited association (AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistants) or NHA National Healthcare Association) are both required. MA Certification is accepted without MA diploma if experience requirement (minimum of one year) was met for the certification. This includes meeting renewal deadlines upon hire and thereafter. We offer reimbursement for exam fees and additional CEU reimbursements.Valid BLS Certificate.High school diploma or equivalent.Willingness to float between COH clinical locations.Ability to work in a non-profit environment.Participation in appropriate continuing medical education.Proof of vaccinations is required. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason subject to applicable law.Nice-to-Haves2 years experience in a medical office practice or hospital settings preferred. Experience in Primary Care practice.Bilingual in English and Spanish.Commitment to working with underserved populations.Why Youll Love Working Here!At COH we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits:8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner.8-hour workdays with paid lunch.3 weeks vacation (additional week after two years) 2 weeks sick leave 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday on an annual basis.Annual performance-based raises up to 5% of your annual pay.Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP) Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding.Medical dental vision life & disability insurance 403(b) retirement.Leadership development internal promotions and career growth opportunities.A culture grounded in equity compassion and well-being.About UsCommunity of Hope is a mission-driven innovative rapidly growing nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center. For over 45 years we have provided health and housing services perinatal care coordination and community support services to make Washington DC more equitable. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. We are honored to be one of DCs largest providers of housing and homelessness prevention services for families and individuals throughout DC. Through our Family Success Center our WIC nutrition centers and our various partnerships we have reached hundreds and believe that everyone in DC deserves to be healthy housed and hopeful. With the help of our amazing staff we have successfully provided:50000 medical visits6300 dental visits17000 emotional wellness visits1384 families and 220 individuals with housing/homelessness prevention servicesReady to bring hope and health to our DC community Apply today! To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: Phone: . Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.Salary Description$22.83 - $25.24 Key Skills EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 22 - 25