Medical Assistant - Bilingual Haitian Creole speaking

TC Industries Of Canada Company; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant who is bilingual in Haitian Creole to provide reproductive health services in Plymouth. The role involves assisting in procedures, recording medical histories, and offering client support. Candidates must be sensitive to diverse populations and have prior experience in a medical office. Offers competitive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Haitian Creole speaker required.
• Prior experience as a Medical Assistant in a busy office.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate reproductive health knowledge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with non-judgmental and accurate information regarding reproductive health issues.
• Assist in abortion procedures, including counseling and post-procedure support.
• Enter client medical histories accurately into health record systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Computer literacy

Bilingual in Haitian Creole

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Overview

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve include Brockton, New Bedford, Plymouth, the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion, elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and develop the most creative solutions. 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, immigrants, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, people with substance use disorders, and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care, emergency services, and support.

Job Details

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant, Bilingual Haitian Creole speaking

PROGRAM: Plymouth Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and some traveling to other locations

HOURS: Full time Monday-Friday including evenings

SALARY: $28.10 per hour

LOCATIONS: Plymouth

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

Duties

• Provide clients with non-judgmental and accurate information regarding reproductive health issues, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, Hepatitis, pregnancy options, and pregnancy prevention.


• Assist in abortion procedures by providing MAB prescreening, procedure counseling and consenting, and post procedure patient support


• Obtain and record client’s personal medical history including gynecological, obstetrical and sexual history


• Accurately enter data into electronic health record system


• Attend morning clinic huddle


• Support clinics by doing intakes over the phone, helping with medical follow-up as needed, and reconciling outstanding labs in eCW


• Be the back-up for medical follow-up coordinators in their absence


• Other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Haitian Creole 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

Application Notes

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