Medical Assistant

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$19.00 to 23.00 /hr. without b
United States, Virginia, Petersburg
Mar 28, 2025
Job Title: Medical Assistant Location: Petersburg, VA 23803 Pay Rate: $19.00 to 23.00 /hr. without benefits Shift Timings: 40 hours Monday through Friday; 8am - 4:30pm-Part-Time/ 24 Hours for week Purpose of Position: Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, obtains health and diet information from clients and provides low-risk nutrition education according to protocols developed by the Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments, maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, and secures and verifies information needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution. Role & Responsibilities: Accurately interviews clients to obtain proof of identification and proof of residency, and to calculate income eligibility, according to state guidelines Issues and explains e-WIC cards to clients Assures appropriate data is taken/recorded; collects data as needed following protocols Assist with questions regarding applications, refer complaints to the supervisor Reviews participant's rights/responsibilities; contacts participants regarding appointments; schedules appointments Seeks/promotes program participation; documents all nutritional education provided Provides timely customer service in regards to answering phone calls/ returning phone messages and walk-in clients Promotes breastfeeding and makes appropriate referrals to appropriate resources Community Outreach Participates in community outreach to promote/encourage program involvement for eligible clients Completes required training and developmental opportunities as assigned Other Duties May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration Typical Supervision/Independence of Action: Supervision received in areas of policy interpretation, unusual situations, legal issues, and media. Independence in areas of nutritional tasks Required Education: Supervision received in areas of policy interpretation, unusual situations, legal issues, and media. Independence in areas of nutritional tasks Preferred Experience: Demonstrated ability to: interview clients & collect client information; interpret, document, calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain blood samples/finger sticks from infants, children, and women; provide patient education Knowledge and skills with computers and software, i.e. Crossroads, internal webmail Some knowledge of basic nutrition and nutritional standards Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a healthcare team