Peace Corps Medical Assistant (PCMA)

Peace Corps Medical Assistant (PCMA)

LOCATION: Based in Chişinău, Moldova
CLASSIFICATION: Temporary contracted position for May-November, 2023 period.
CLOSING DATE: COB Sunday, April 30, 2023
The Medical Assistant (MA) performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties in support of the health unit. The MA reports to the
Supervisory PCMO for administrative issues and works under the supervision of the Supervisory Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO).
The MA is responsible for providing administrative support and, to the extent credentialed, clinical support, including but not limited to;
working as the health unit receptionist, actively assisting the PCMO in clinical procedures (*), screening phone calls, taking messages,
maintaining records of all international phone calls and faxes, coordinating requests, medical appointments, distribution of medicines to PCVs
(includes Peace Corps Trainees and Response Volunteers) under PCMO oversight, and other clerical and administrative functions in support
of the PCMO(s).
(*) Clinical duties will be performed as approved by the Medical Director/Chief of Clinical Programs, Volunteer Support, with clinical
oversight by the PCMO.
The Medical Assistant main responsibilities:
• Assist medical doctors in medical procedures as directed.
• Accompany patients to appointments. Follow up on results and consultations from medical service providers. Serve as a translator and
advocate.
• Maintain medical records, order and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Provide daily administrative support to doctors.
Qualifications, skills and abilities:
• Successful completion of a nursing school (technical/university degree), general medical school, medical assistant program, and valid
registered clinical licensure/diploma or,
• Applicable knowledge and experience obtained through on-the-job training or under the direct guidance of a provider (supporting
documentation must be submitted).
• Two years progressively responsible related experience with knowledge of administrative medical duties related to health services.
Clerical and secretarial experience desirable.
• Basic knowledge of administration of health units/facilities, including procurement of medical supplies and inventory control.
• Languages: Proficiency in Russian, and Romanian. English fluency required.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with the health care system in Moldova. Familiarity with the Ministry of Health
• Skills and abilities
- Caring, mature personality and a team player
- Basic office management skills.
- Understanding of Western culture
- Basic understanding of computers
- Basic typing skills
- High proficiency in medical terminology and ability to translate from Russian or Romanian to English and English to Russian or
Romanian.
- Ability to function without direct supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Exceptional interpreter skills.
SUBMIT APPLICATION IN ENGLISH TO:
US Peace Corps
Str. Grigore Ureche, 12
Chişinău, Moldova-2001
Email: md-hr@peacecorps.gov (please send as MS Word attachment)
Drop-Off: Please leave your resume with the receptionist at the Peace Corps office to the attention of: Peace Corps Medical Assistant (PCMA)
Peace Corps Moldova is an Equal Opportunity Employer