Medical Assistant - Certified (WA)_Health Center

Why Planned Parenthood?

 

Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job.  It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.

 

In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.

 

 

About our Medical Assistant position

The Medical Assistant - Certified provides support to patients and co-workers by performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks in different areas of the health center.

This is a union position, and the pay range is from $21.36 - $32.04, placement in the range is dependent on experience. A generous benefit package is also offered. 

What you will be doing!

• Performing back-office responsibilities as required by the health center; rooms patients; stock rooms; phlebotomy, injections, labs, patient educations; assists NPs, RNs, and MDs.
• Provides non-judgmental, client-centered care, and provides accurate information by answering questions and providing appropriate resources.      
• Assists with optimizing patient flow to keep appointments on schedule.
• Establishes and prepares documents for patient records and patient services.  
• Provides patients and co-workers with excellent customer service in all interactions and tasks.

• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain client confidentiality   
  Value continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development   
  Take action to support the affiliate's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion 
•  Value teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability; embraces change  
• Must be team oriented, able to adapt to changes, able to learn and implement knowledge the Planned Parenthood way, detail oriented, pleasant, and professional demeanor, excellent attendance, and timeliness. Must be ok with providing abortion care.
• Must be able to work in a clinic where we see between 20 and 30 patients a day. Must be able to embrace teamwork and flexibility of days and locations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain client confidentiality.      
• Value continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.       
• Take action to support the affiliate's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Value teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability; embraces change.    

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification
• One or two years of experience in an office or medical setting 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications; experience with electronic health records 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with reproductive healthcare in a clinical office or hospital setting with knowledge of EHR

Spanish-speaking

*Bi-lingual employees may be eligible for an hourly premium*

Salary Range:

PPGNHAIK's compensation Philosophy is based in equity and transparency. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate's directly applicable experience and internal equity within the paygrade. The pay range for this position is $21.36- $32.04 hourly.

 

Position Type:

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) non-exempt, union position at our Health center.

Benefits Eligibility:

This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits.  As part of our total compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short and long-term disability and life insurance.  For additional information about our benefits program, please send an email to hre.contacts@ppgnhaik.org.

Other Information:

All new hires are strongly recommended to have the COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters. All new hires hired between September and April must present proof of receiving a current flu shot. 

What we expect from you.

• That you adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• That you always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
• That you always support and model our customer service standards.
• That you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.

Our commitment to diversity:

At PPGNHAIK, we’ve outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment.

 Equal Employment Opportunity

PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.