Bilingual Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

18d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in six health centers across the state. At PPAU, care is much more than the health, education, and advocacy services we provide; itâs the way we approach our world with compassion and a constant desire to improve. We care with kindness, respect, and are passionate about helping adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds lead healthy lives. ABOUT THIS POSITION The Salt Lake Clinic is looking for a part time employee (32 hrs week), Monday-Thursday. In a work team environment, performs a variety of clinical and clerical functions. Job duties include all clinical, financial and clerical, facility maintenance, and training of team members, interns/externs, and volunteers. Provides information, within scope of job duties and training, regarding all Planned Parenthood resources, options, and services. Provides quality healthcare and excellent customer service. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of our communities and patients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent is required
2 years of clinical experience
Experience in a medical center setting
Computer competency is preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish ability is required.
Proof of Flu Vaccination upon hire

Nice To Haves

Education in the medical area or in family planning is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Ability to communicate with clients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and make a referral for service based on the persons needs.
Assure center opening, closing, maintenance and cleanliness of the clinic is completed as scheduled
Performs routine office duties, including, but not limited to, answering the telephone, making appointments, providing referrals, explaining and collecting fees, entering client information into computer.
Maintains client record systems and lab results and ensures accurate input of information into the computer system
Interviews clients according to client-centered education methods to obtain medical history and provide client education.
Provides factual, nonbiased information to all clients about all FDA approved birth control methods and information those seeking abortion in accordance with PPAU policy and medical guidelines
Assists medical provider in the examination and procedure-surgical rooms.
Describes the difference between medical and surgical abortions.
Performs phlebotomy, specific laboratory duties for abortion services including processing products of conception.
Assures medical office is clean and appropriately stocked with proper equipment and supplies.