Medical Assistant - Certified (WA)_Health Center

PPGNHAIK•Seattle, WA

4d•$21 - $32

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.