Medical Assistant-HIV/STD Counselor (Los Angeles)
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Medical Assistant – HIV/STD Counselor
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Location: Onsite
Pay: $26.38 - $29.68 per hour. Salary depends on experience.
Summary
APLA Health delivers compassionate, high-quality medical care, acting as a primary healthcare provider for over 71,000 patient visits each year. We are looking for a Medical Assistant – HIV/STD Counselor to deliver integrated patient care and counseling services. This position is vital for connecting HIV-positive patients to medical treatment and offering essential HIV/STD testing along with risk reduction guidance.
We offer excellent benefits, competitive wages, and a supportive work atmosphere.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is mandatory.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program approved by the California Medical Board.
- Completion of LA County’s Division of HIV and STD Programs’ HIV Test Counselor Certification must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
- Understanding of HIV/STD prevention, medical language, patient care techniques, blood draws, and sterile procedures.
- Ability to perform risk evaluations, deliver patient-focused counseling, and safeguard private information in line with HIPAA rules.
- Excellent communication skills and capacity to collaborate with diverse groups.
- COVID-19 vaccination and booster, or an approved medical/religious exemption is necessary.
Main Responsibilities
- Welcome patients, help with paperwork, schedule appointments, and keep medical records up to date.
- Offer pre-test and post-test HIV counseling, and carry out HIV/STD risk assessments.
- Perform blood draws, collect samples, and give medications and injections as directed.
- Set up exam rooms, record vital signs, and support physicians during patient examinations.
- Create plans to connect and retain HIV-positive individuals in consistent medical care.
- Document testing records and equipment logs as required by the agency and funding sources.
- Adhere to referral monitoring procedures to ensure patients receive follow-up care.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 11 Paid Holidays, 4 Personal Days, 10 Vacation Days, and 12 Sick Days
- Metro reimbursement or free parking
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please go to our website. Submit your application via our online system.
Apply Online: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806/jobs/368394
Visit our website: www.aplahealth.org
APLA Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).