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 to provide the highest quality care
and to develop 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 20,000 individuals each year, and we are committed to
making our programs more accessible to all. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Medical
Assistant, Bilingual Spanish speaking. Brockton and New Bedford, some
travel to other sites Fulltime, Monday-Friday, including some evenings
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, holiday, paid earned leave, 403b, etc.
DUTIES: The Medical Assistant will work within a sexual and reproductive
health services team to support the provision of clinical services by
providing the following: * Provide clients with non-judgmental and
accurate information regarding reproductive health issues,
contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, Hepatitis,
pregnancy options, and pregnancy prevention. * Perform routine lab
functions and testing including phlebotomy, urine pregnancy testing, HIV
and Hepatitis testing and prepare specimens for transport. * Assist in
abortion procedures to provide clinician and/or patient support. taking
vital signs, providing aftercare, and patient support and information.
* Assist with GYN procedures including LEEP, colposcopy, and
ultrasound. * Triage post procedure patient care. * Room patients and
obtain and record client\'s personal medical history including
gynecological, obstetrical and sexual history. * Accurately enter data
into electronic health record system. * Lead morning clinic huddle. *
Prepare and maintain exam rooms and maintain laboratory controls. *
Other duties as assigned by the Site Manager. Requirements REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Spanish speaker; high school diploma or equivalent;
prior experience as Medical Assistant in busy office; 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: Medical Assistant Certificate, GYN medical assisting
experience