Medical Assitant

Job Description

Job Description

At SFAF we show up for our community with expertise, empathy, and a commitment to creating space where everyone can show up fully. If you want to make a meaningful impact in an environment that's as affirming as it is effective, we'd love to meet you.

Who are we?

San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) envisions a future where health justice is achieved for all people living with or at risk for HIV. Our mission is to promote health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and partnership. We need passionate advocates for social change that embody our five key values: Justice, Dignity, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence.

What is the position?

SFAF is looking for a talented and compassionate full-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical support at Strut, our sexual health clinic. In this position the Medical Assistant will ensure efficient operations and quality care to our patients. This position will support patients and clinicians through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, examination, and treatment. 

What are the main responsibilities?  

• Conduct patient intake, including collecting medical and sexual health history, recording patient vitals, providing patient education and counseling, assisting with exams, and performing lab tests as necessary. 

• Assist clinicians with the examination and treatment of patients. 

• Prepare exam and procedure rooms, assuring adequate stock of all necessary medical supplies; sterilize instruments; maintain standard inventory items, including both medical and patient educational supplies. 

• Performs lab tests as specified, including venipuncture/phlebotomy, and prepares specimens for transport to outside labs. Records complete and accurate results. 

• Timely and accurate data entry into the electronic health record. 

• Performs routine clerical and reception work as needed to support clinic activities including assisting clients, answering phones, maintaining records, entering chart data, and billing. 

Who are we looking for?  

• Minimum 1-2 years of work as a Medical Assistant required. 

• Phlebotomy certification strongly preferred.  
• Experience working with vaccine administration, patient vital signs, room turn over, patient education, and communicating labs and medication to patients.

• Certification by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) or equivalent (such as CMA, RMA, etc.).

• Comfortable working with a diverse range of clients from various backgrounds, racial and ethnic identities, gender presentations, and sexualities.

• Willing to become HIV Test Counseling (HTC) Certified within 6 months of starting. 

Where is the position located?

This position is primarily located at 470 Castro st, San Francisco, however it may occasionally require traveling to other office locations or off-site meetings as required by the job. Role may include evening and weekend coverage.

What we offer?

Hourly Rate : $36 - $37 Per Hour

Benefits : SFAF is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for our full-time employees.  

We offer combined PTO/Sick Time Off of 27+ days for the first two years of employment, 32+ days after two years of employment. For retirement we offer a 403(b) Plan and SFAF matches employee contributes (1 to 1) up to 3% of Salary.

This position will have access to protected health information (PHI) and may only access, use or disclose the minimum information necessary to perform their designated role on behalf of San Francisco AIDS Foundation, regardless of the extent of access provided.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ individuals and people of color.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.