Medical Assistant HIV Specialist

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people families and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957 we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need regardless of their insurance status immigration status or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers a nationally recognized top workplace with14sites in Chicago andsuburbs is looking for a valuable addition to ourLending Hands for Lifeteam!TheMedical Assistant HIV Specialistisa handson clinical role supporting Eries HIVPrEP and Hepatitis C patients through direct care counseling education and seamless coordination within the Lending Hands for Life program ensuring every patient receives compassionate comprehensive support.

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:

• $20/hr. based on experienceand withpotential for merit increases. Registered MAs earn $1 more/hr.

• Shift differential: Additional $10/hr. for hours worked after 5:30 PM and weekends.

• $500 sign on bonusat90 days plus $1000 bonusesat6 and 12 months!

• Annual merit increases

At Erie we are proud to provide competitive salaries high-quality health care plans generous time off benefits retirement benefits and more! Erie employees are eligible for Eries Full Benefits Package that includes Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employees biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off:Startingat15daysof PTOand 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary annual merit increases plus room for growth and career advancement.

*Compensation is based on each candidates experience skills and education within the rangeidentifiedfor the role. Candidates who meet theminimumrequirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Anyadditionalskills experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties &Responsibilities

• Performs core clinical and administrative responsibilities to support providers including completing the Erie Rooming Workflow documenting vital signs administering immunizationsassistingwith exams and procedures and conducting inscope laboratory tasks.

• Prepares andmaintainsexam rooms by ensuring they are clean organized stocked and equipped with properly functioning instruments; cleans and sterilizes medical equipment according to Erie standards.

• Manages patient flow scheduling confirmation calls medical records and communication of health information to ensure efficient patientcentered clinic operations.

• Participates in visit prep huddlesExemplErietasks interdisciplinary meetings and annual competency requirements; crosstrains across all Erie specialties and adheres to all clinical procedure standards.

• Conducts comprehensive assessments to support andmaintainmedication adherence for patients living with HIV; documents encounters reviews charts and coordinates care between visits by processing lab orders refills and patient communications.

• Facilitatestimelymedication access maintains LHL vaccine inventoryparticipatesin case conferences and CQI initiatives conducts rapid HIV testing and counseling provides education on HIV treatment and prevention and ensuresaccurateEpic documentation and outreach toretainpatients in the LHL Program.

Skills and Knowledge

• CPR certification must always be current

• Bilingual (Spanish) fluency strongly preferred

• Strongcomputerand data entry skills

• Cultural competence to work in a low incomeminorityenvironment

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of Medical Assistant experiencerequired.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Completion ofa clinical Medical Assistantprogramrequired.

• Completion of160 hoursof a clinical Medical Assistant externshiprequired

• OR

• Completion of BSN(Bachelorsof Science in Nursing)

The Erie Advantage Pledge

WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

• Our mission vision and values unite us.

• Our voices matter.

• We do things well.

• Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.

• Wefindour career sweet spot at Erie.