Temp Medical Assistant - Back Office

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

The Temp Medical Assistant - Back Office is primarily responsible for activities related to clients seeking reproductive services, specifically patient intake for reproductive health services. The role requires working with computers and assisting clients in a patient, non-judgmental, empathetic manner, while providing excellent customer service with a nurturing and accommodating tone. The position supports Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC), a reproductive health care provider serving California’s Central Coast. PPCCC provides services including sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, vasectomies, and abortion care, as well as sexuality education programs.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to relate to diverse communities.
Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and appropriate insurance.
Ability to travel within PPCCC's geographic area, from Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo.

Nice To Haves

English-Spanish-Mixteco trilingual skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Planned Parenthood California Central Coast policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain patient records and check them for completeness, errors, and signatures.
Work to ensure patient satisfaction.
Establish rapport with clients and respond to their medical and educational care needs in a professional and expedient manner.
Provide patient education regarding reproductive, abortion, and sterilization services.
Participate as a member of the health care team.
Attend required staff meetings, educational programs, conferences, and meetings.