COMPANY OVERVIEW: Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. We believe in strengthening the lives of all in need by giving help that empowers and hope that lasts. Catholic Charities works to create a world in which every person is cherished, regardless of individual limitations, and strengthened in the use of personal gifts in order to reach his or her full potential as a valued member of the community. We are looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. Inspiring Hope. Building Futures. JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant performs comprehensive clinical and administrative medical assisting duties in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team medication clinic that serves adults with serious and persistent mental illness, many with co-occurring somatic and substance abuse disorders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in daily morning ACT rounds. Provide support to the front desk welcoming consumers, scheduling and coordinating consumer appointments. Update consumer medical histories. Administer oral medications and intramuscular injections for consumers. Administer Tuberculin skin tests annually or as needed for consumers. Draw blood for lab testing as ordered by providers. Serve as liaison between doctors and consumers. Provide consumer education on somatic health issues. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school or GED. Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant Program. One-year experience working in a Behavioral Healthcare setting. One-year experience working as a Medical Assistant. SKILLS and COMPETENCIES: Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. #CB Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)