Bilingual Ob Medical Assistant

OB Medical Assistant
Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic 

Non-exempt

Primary Office: Woodbridge

Hours per Week: 40 hours Monday through Thursday On Site
Starting Hourly Rate: $ 21.59 hourly

Position Description:

This role is entrusted with providing obstetric medical assistance to patients in the field of obstetrics under the guidance of a healthcare provider.

Position Responsibilities:

• Uphold client and employee confidentiality, adhering to the agency's compliance program and privacy policy.
• Conduct patient OB intakes, documenting obstetric histories and physical conditions.
• Measure patient vital signs including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provide routine care, review, and upkeep of medical records.
• Collaborate closely with obstetricians and registered nurses. Communicate effectively with patients and their families.
• Perform phlebotomy, administer injections, assist with EKGs, Point of Care testing, and OB exams. Prepare specimens for laboratory courier.
• Deliver patient health education, medication oversight, and provider referrals.Facilitate patient navigation of the healthcare system: appointment scheduling, pharmacy coordination, link with other providers.
• Medical assistant and administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure exam and treatment rooms are clean and prepared for use. Manage and stock OB clinical supplies and equipment.
• Manage phone inquiries.
• Adhere to the agency's policy regarding infection control measures.

Additional Duties:

• Ability to work under pressure with a diverse population, including staff, volunteers, clients, patients and other members of the public on a regular basis.
• Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers.
• The position may cause frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinical environment

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written.
• Competence in conducting vitals, point of care testing and operating other medical equipment
• Ability to educated patients of their medical diagnosis, address patients' questions.
• Proficiency to maintain medical records and record test results.
• Knowledge of medical practices, equipment, and procedures.
• Dedication to the mission and objectives of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington.
• Computer literacy:ability to learn and use program specific software.
• Uphold clinical quality assurance standards.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and job experience in a clinical setting
• Prior experience in obstetrics is beneficial.
• BLS certification/CPR certification

Physical Demands:

• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification
• Capable of effectively handling high-pressure situations while interacting with a diverse group, including staff, volunteers, clients, patients, and the general public on a consistent basis.
• Be prepared for potential exposure to communicable diseases and other typical clinical conditions.