About Whitman-Walker Health

At Whitman-Walker, our commitment to “Community, Caring and Quality” really shines through!  Our mission is to be the highest quality, culturally competent community health center serving greater Washington’s diverse urban community, including individuals who face barriers to accessing care, and with special expertise in LGBT and HIV care.  We offer a full line of healthcare services including (1) comprehensive outpatient offerings for medical and dental healthcare; (2) an on-site Pharmacy; (3) legal support in the areas of access to health care, public benefits and private insurance, discrimination and workplace rights, immigration, transgender rights and others; (4) behavioral healthcare provided through individual and group therapy; and (5) confidential and anonymous HIV testing and counseling services.

 

Job Summary 

Provides direct clinical care under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or other clinicians. Draws blood, gives injections, takes vital signs, and completes documentation of activities in the medical chart.  Provides general assistance throughout the patient visit and during any applicable procedures.

         

 

Primary Essential Duties

  • Monitors WWH’s vaccine program including maintaining a perpetual inventory, ordering from the Department of Health and commercial vendors, adequate storage, appropriate utilization, reporting to the Department of Health, and education of other medical assistants.
  • Draws blood and ensures proper specimen handling and storage.
  • Gives intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections under the supervision of an appropriate clinician, as ordered by a physician and within practice limit.
  • Accurately takes and records patient vital signs and documents activities and results in the medical records.
  • Assists the patient in preparing for medical exams and procedures.
  • Assists the provider as needed with procedures and/or protocols.
  • Provides limited patient education around issues such as hygiene, vital signs, and self-care.
  • Orders supplies as necessary and maintain a clean, sanitary environment at Clinic.
  • Prepares exam rooms for patient visits.
  • Routinely participate in monthly/weekly interdisciplinary medical team meetings
  • Routinely participate in QI activities as directed by the Chief Medical Officer
  • Daily Team Review of clinical schedule in order to promote efficiency, communication, and advanced preparation among all members of the medical team
  • Other duties as assigned.