Medical Assistant, Float
3 weeks ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. For more than 60 years IPPF has been at the forefront of the battle to ensure women have the right to decide about their future – issues such as who they live with, what happens to their bodies, how many children they have.
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant Float is responsible for supporting the delivery of health care services under the medical supervision of Clinician and/or Physician at five health centers. Assist patients by providing testing, screening, and education required for the provision of medical care. Assist providers to ensure high quality, efficient delivery of care. Screen patients, prepare exam rooms, provide excellent customer service in a non-judgmental, empathetic manner to patients.Non-Essential FunctionsAssist in training of new staff and volunteers by demonstration and observation of techniques and proceduresPerform clerical and administrative duties, as directed by managerOther duties and responsibilities as assignedWe Are Looking For Someone With The FollowingEducation:High School diploma or equivalentGraduate of an accredited medical assistant program-or-Experience:0-2 years comparable clinical back office medical assistant experienceReproductive and/or family planning health care experience preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Travel to all of our five health centers: Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Glendora, Highland Park, and PasadenaAdhere to affiliate goals and policies on patient care, professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the system for addressing patient complaintsParticipate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity and quality metricsParticipate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue goalsPerform and/or coordinate the following back-office functions:Obtain social history, triage and educate patients ensuring informed consent triageProvide options, counseling, abortion referrals, education on all PP services and recommend appropriate testingPerform basic lab work (e.g. Hgb, pregnancy test, urine dipsticks, venipuncture, injections, blood draws) package specimens for outside lab tests, record lab results.Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.)Clean and sterilize equipment and stock lab and exam roomsSupport Clinicians as neededGather information regarding sensitive subjects such as intimate partner violence, STIs, risks of sexual activity for early teens, abortions and domestic violenceInput and update patient information accurately into the Agency's Practice Management and Electronic Medical Record systemsOngoing communication with Patient Flow Coordinator, Health Center Manager, and other health center staffSchedule appointments for family planning including but not limited to contraceptives, abortion services and other specialty servicesComply with all safety policies and procedures including infection control, including OSHAComply with all regulatory requirements (e.g. TB testing, biannual review of emergency policies, procedures and drills, annual OSHA training review, etc.) per agency policy and regulatory mandatesAttend trainings, staff meetings, DEI trainings, and in-services to maintain and increase knowledge of protocols and proceduresEnsure patient satisfaction and confidentialityTreat everyone with empathy, compassion and respectPrepare center for opening and secure for closing, as requiredUnderstand the organization's services and prioritiesCollaborate and cooperate with other team members to get the job doneIdentify and report errors, near misses, employee, patient and customer safety concerns in a timely mannerAs a mandated reporter, proactively communicate and identify risks to supervisor or appropriate agency in order to minimize risk when possibleComply with PPPSGVs Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations
REQUIRED SKILLS
Ability to coordinate, Collaboration, Team leadership, Communication, Documentation and record keeping
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
-
Medical Laboratory Technologist
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Full timeWhen you choose to launch your medical career at KMTC, you join more than 26,000 students at the College who aspire to improve the health of communities they live in.When you join one of the 50-plus specialized courses offered at KMTC, you will be a part of the biggest human resource contribution to the health sector in Kenya; more than 80 percent of the...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Full timeKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Ref. KEMRI-THGP 02Reporting to: Principal...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Full timeKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Ref. KEMRI-THGP 01Reporting to: Principal...
-
Medical Administrative Assistant
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Full timeJob DescriptionDescription –>All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant...
-
Medical Administrative Assistant
3 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Full timeJob DescriptionDescription –>All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant...
-
Medical Accounting Assistant at
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Britam Full timeBritam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern and Southern Africa region, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and MalawiJob Purpose:The role holder will be responsible for Medical Accounting including; Fund management,...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Full timeKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Vacancy No. FN Duties and Responsibilities...
-
Front Office Specialist
2 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Full timeABOUT THE COMPANYThe International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. For more than 60 years IPPF has been at the forefront of the battle to ensure women have the right to decide about their future – issues such as who they live with, what happens to...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Aga Khan University Hospital Full timeAga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa.SummaryThe Executive Assistant provides...
-
Data Analyst at Kenya Medical Research Institute
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Full timeKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Vacancy No. FN Duties and Responsibilities...
-
Medical Officer at
2 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Halisi Family Hospital Full timeHalisi Family Hospital is a multi-specialty 25-bed inpatient and outpatient hospital in Kitengela, Kajiado county.Role SummaryEnsure high quality health and wellness services are given to all patients through provision of evidence-based clinical care and through continuous improvement in quality, patient safety and customer experience.Duties and...
-
Front Office Specialist
2 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Full timeIPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.SummaryThe Front Office Specialist Float is the face of PPPSGV and responsible for supporting the delivery of health care services. The...
-
Library Assistant II
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Full timeWhen you choose to launch your medical career at KMTC, you join more than 26,000 students at the College who aspire to improve the health of communities they live in.When you join one of the 50-plus specialized courses offered at KMTC, you will be a part of the biggest human resource contribution to the health sector in Kenya; more than 80 percent of the...
-
Medical Specialist II
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenyatta National Hospital Full timeKNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environmentJob PurposeThe Medical Specialists (Paediatric Surgery) are responsible to Head of Department in the provision of specialized diagnostic,...
-
Medical Specialist II
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenyatta National Hospital Full timeKNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environment.Job PurposeThe Medical Specialists (Obstetrics & Gynecology) are responsible to the Head of Department in the provision of specialized...
-
Administrative Assistant II
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Full timeWhen you choose to launch your medical career at KMTC, you join more than 26,000 students at the College who aspire to improve the health of communities they live in.When you join one of the 50-plus specialized courses offered at KMTC, you will be a part of the biggest human resource contribution to the health sector in Kenya; more than 80 percent of the...
-
Accounts Assistant at
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Adept Systems Full timeAdept Systems is a Kenyan company established in 1994, providing a full range of management consultancy services in the areas of human resourcesPurposeThe Accounts Assistant will be responsible for providing necessary information for the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring there is clarity in financial information. The incumbent will ensure the...
-
Medical Contact Centre Assistant at
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Britam Full timeBritam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern and Southern Africa region, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi.Job purpose:The role holder will be responsible for answering calls in a professional and informative...
-
Medical Research Officers at
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Med-Lab Diagnostics Center Full timeOur story began in 2010 as a small medical reference laboratory with less than 10 employees. We soon discovered that the needs of our practitioners and our clients required us to implement mobile phlebotomyDuties and responsibilities Sample collection and processing Assist in running of laboratory assays for the project Lab Results processing and reporting...
-
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Full timeWhen you choose to launch your medical career at KMTC, you join more than 26,000 students at the College who aspire to improve the health of communities they live in.When you join one of the 50-plus specialized courses offered at KMTC, you will be a part of the biggest human resource contribution to the health sector in Kenya; more than 80 percent of the...
