Medical Assistants (On-Call/As Needed - Day Shift) - SOME, Inc.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) exists to help homeless and poor individuals and families in Washington, DC. Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly rate for this position is $20.05 per hour.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is currently seeking Certified Medical Assistants to join our on-call staff. On-call employees work as needed to cover shifts, fill in for staff during vacations and holidays, and sometimes fill in to facilitate groups.

COVID-19 Considerations: In alignment with DC Health, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are mandated for personnel working in SOME’s healthcare-designated programs, which currently include Medical, Dental, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Exodus House, Jordan House, Kirwan House, Keuhner Place, Leland Place, and Mary Claire House. Requests for a medical or religious exemption will be considered for a reasonable accommodation

Schedule: Work as needed. Shifts may vary. **MUST HAVE DAYTIME AVAILABILITY**

**Medical Assistants MUST be available to work daytime shifts and MUST hold an active DC or National medical assistant certification through an accredited agency**

Location: 60 O Street, NW - Washington, DC 20001

Required: HS Diploma/GED; 2 years of healthcare experience in a primary care, acute care, or ambulatory clinic.

Required License/Certification: Valid Driver's license. CPR/First Aid; Medical Assistant Certification; You must be certified in the District of Columbia. You must be willing to undergo a criminal background check and FBI clearance and other pre-employment screenings such as a drug test.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Transporting clients/residents safely in SOME vehicles, as needed.
• Ability to set clear boundaries with staff and clients as a professional representative of the organization.
• Ability to communicate and document incident reports, monitoring, and observation notes/logs as required by the program.
• Ability to interpret, monitor, and document medical information (Medication Monitoring knowledge).
• Ability to work independently and execute sound judgment.

Expected Contributions

Clinical Care:

• Record and monitor patients' vital signs.
• Conduct phlebotomy procedures.
• Administer injections and vaccines as prescribed by the physician.
• Carry out patient discharges according to physician instructions and provide discharge education.
• Perform basic patient care tasks within the defined scope of practice.
• Address patient queries and support healthcare professionals during procedures.

Administrative:

• Aid in telephone inquiries.
• Complete necessary medical documentation.
• Manage vaccine and medication orders and inventory.
• Procure and organize medical supplies.
• Maintain daily logs and update medical records systematically.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit for long periods.

Reports to: Manager, On-Call Staffing

Closing Date: Open until filled

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at onlineaccommodations@some.org. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.

To read our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. To view our notices to employees and applicants for employment, click on their corresponding link: EEOC Know Your Rights Notice, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Notice, and E-Verify Program Notice.