Bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinic Assistant

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Inc. • Meriden, CT

5d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, one of the region’s largest and most trusted providers of reproductive health care, has an opening for a Full Time (37.5 Hours Per Week) Clinic Assistant to work out of our Meriden Health Center. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than a job; it’s being a part of a powerful movement. Together, we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights for all people.

Requirements

• Solution-oriented; positive, optimistic, confident can-do attitude
• Ability to embrace a fast paced and dynamic environment where daily responsibilities could change frequently
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with diplomacy and tact
• Must be comfortable when discussing sexuality, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy options
• Must have attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends and have a reliable form of transportation
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Communicates clearly and directly, continually able to hear, reflect, and act on feedback related to identity and equity with the aim to learn
• Awareness of multiple group identities and their dynamics, and brings a high level of self-awareness, empathy and humility to interpersonal interactions

Responsibilities

• Provides and supports the clinician in providing world class, quality healthcare services that support the whole person
• Provides excellent client centered customer service; makes certain the client is the center of all decision making
• Participates in health center effects to achieve established productivity and revenue cycle goals
• Partners with center manager and clinician to create efficient and effective system and processes to ensure business success and sustainability
• Knowledgeable of, understands and adheres to organizational and clinical standards, protocols, and policies
• Provide factual non-biased patient information and education necessary for the patient visit
• Performs technical clinical functions such as but not limited to: blood pressure, venipuncture, lab work, medical charting
• Performs basic office functions such as but not limited to: office reception, telephone triage, stocking supplies, filing, billing and coding, routine insurance data entry
• Ensures an environment that appreciates and embraces a variety of experiences and perspective which arise from differences in race, culture, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability and gender identity

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• retirement savings
• tuition reimbursement
• generous paid time off
• a flexible spending account
• wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED