Job position offered: Medical Office Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant, Common Ground Health Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Common Ground Health Clinic is looking for a motivated MOA/CNA to work with patients in a primary care setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an appreciation of CGHC’s commitment to primary care and be willing to work with a dynamic and diverse group of staff and volunteers.
The MOA/CNA will be a member of the Clinical Working Group and will be responsible directly to the Medical Director. About Us:
The Common Ground Health Clinic is a free, integrative health clinic established after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our mission is to provide quality, client centered primary healthcare to uninsured, underinsured and in need folks in the New Orleans Community while developing a model of a community controlled healthcare organization. We are currently in our second year of existence and have seen over 15,000 patients. Our services include lab work, bi-lingual services, a Latino Health Outreach Project, acupuncture, herbalism, health education, and a patient assistance program. We have built a basic network of donors, funders, volunteers and supporters, and established relationships with numerous other public health, medical, and grassroots organizations. Currently we are focused on fortifying these local and national networks in order to guarantee the long-term sustainability of the clinic and to make Common Ground a truly anti-racist organization.

Responsibilities:
• Perform vital signs and patient intake
• Assist nurse practitioner with triage and patient care
• Help order clinical supplies and keep intake stations stocked
• Assist with chart review
• Referral follow-up/ scheduling appointments
• Perform phlebotomy and urine dip sticks

Qualifications:
• Active license in State of Louisiana
• One year experience in medical setting
• Integrity, a strong work ethic and a demonstrated commitment to the mission and vision of the Common Ground Health Clinic
• Willingness to participate in a People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond “Undoing Racism” Workshop

Compensation: This position is full or part time. Salary based on experience.

Please send Resume and Cover Letter to cghcjobs@yahoo.com or fax to 504 368 9836.
Common Ground Health Clinic
1400 Teche Street
New Orleans, LA, 70114
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The Common Ground Clinic is an equal opportunity
employer and seeks diversity with respect to gender,
ethnicity/race, sexual orientation, class and
educational background, age, physical ability and
religion.

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