Position description: The primary responsibility of the Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist is to provide support to the Physician and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in providing optimal patient care. The Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist will ensure the proper provision of daily functions in the clinic. Primary responsibilities include:

Primary responsibilities include:

• Coordinates patient care within the waiting area.
• Managing patient appointments in accordance to the time and schedule of the doctors.
• Obtains all insurance information and required documentation for the client’s medical records.
• Conducts triage services to patients and document all vital signs in client’s medical records.
• Cleans and sterilizes materials and instruments following universal precautions.
• Prepares examination rooms and maintains medical supplies and equipment for examinations.
• Provides a range of education and HIV counseling and testing services to at-risk active drug users, sex workers and homeless individuals
• Conducts Hepatitis education/screenings and STI education/screenings
• Handles all data entry for electronic medical records and ensures that the health care system runs effectively.
• Maintains correspondence with both the insurance companies and patients.
• Participates in medical treatment and direct observation of patients under care.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and materials
• Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients.
• Provides education in buprenorphine and other drug treatment options.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times as per AHP policies and procedures

Requirements:

• New York State Phlebotomist certification
• Must have extensive knowledge in HIV/HCV/STI prevention and harm reduction practices.
• Must be extremely comfortable working with at-risk populations with complex needs.
• Must have the ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of appropriate blood processing and handling procedures
• Must possess experience in the areas of HIV prevention, STI’s, mental health and substance use.
• Must be able to work as part of a team within a larger organization of multiple programs.
• Should be an organized, self-motivated and committed to working in a multi-racial diverse environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish) MUCH preferred.
• Other duties as assigned

Reports to: Chief Program Officer

Please submit resume and detailed cover letter to:
After Hours Project, Inc.
1204 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY  11221
Fax: (718) 249-0756
Email: Fernando Soto – [email protected] or
Abigail Olavarria – [email protected]