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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

Bilingual Medical Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Base pay range $23.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Apply Job Type Full-time Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care as directed by clinicians. The position completes referral and patient navigation tasks as directed by clinicians and the Registered Nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as clinical support to providers by completing patient intakes, preparing rooms for exams, collecting and testing samples, and performing procedures and tests under the direct supervision of clinicians.

Execute all necessary tasks for the collection and proper processing of blood samples, including venipuncture, order transmission, and ensure correct identification and handling.

Administer vaccines and tuberculosis skin tests as ordered by clinicians.

Manage documentation and organization of patient charts, including verification of patient eligibility and managing faxes

Perform patient navigation duties to include the coordination of Healthcare Network Patients, assisting patients in identifying cost‑effective resources for medication, supplies, radiology studies, and specialist appointments; make appointments for patients as needed; and guide patients through processes of accessing outside resources.

Work collaboratively with volunteers and students to provide patient care:

Help provide training in clinical duties and utilizing the electronic medical records system.

Provide support with daily tasks.

Provide operational support to the clinic by cleaning and restocking clinical areas and identifying the need for additional supplies.

Participate in staff meetings and in the quality improvement process.

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma.

Experience working with the Latino community.

1 year experience as a Medical Assistant.

Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.

SKILLS And COMPETENCIES

Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows‑based operating environment.

Compensation Package

Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Company‑paid and supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation, sick and personal leave

11 paid holidays

Professional development and training

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus program

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Salary Description $23 Hourly

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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