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Health Imperatives Medical Assistant/Bilingual Haitian Creo in Brockton, Massachusetts
ABOUT US: Health Imperatives is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. 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, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, individuals with substance use disorders, and people who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed healthcare, emergency services, and supports to nearly 20,000 individuals each year, and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all. JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant - Bilingual Haitian Creole speaking PROGRAM: Brockton and Plymouth Sexual and Reproductive Health Services HOURS: Full time Monday-Friday including evenings LOCATIONS: Brockton and Plymouth DUTIES: The Medical Assistant will work within a sexual and reproductive health services team to support the provision of clinical services by providing the following: * 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\' personal medical history including gynecological, obstetrical and sexual history * Accurately enter data into electronic health record system * Attend and participate in clinic huddle * Other duties as assigned by the Site Manager. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Haitian Creole speaker; high school diploma or equivalent; prior experienceas 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 Please indicate on your cover letter the position you are applying for. Please note that resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.