Medical Assistant

Planned Parenthood • Tampa, FL

2d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

If you love the idea of making an impact on your community with a strong mission oriented organization, we want to hear from you. Planned Parenthood of Florida is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our talented team in our North Tampa health center. You will be an integral part of our culture which fosters a commitment to our workplace values, respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, accountability and responsibility.

Health Center Schedule
This is a full time position based in our North Tampa health center, which is currently open five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday. This position is expected to work this schedule consistently.

Team members are also expected to support our St. Petersburg health center as needed to ensure appropriate coverage, particularly during staff absences. Flexibility to work across both locations is required as part of this role.

Our mission

We believe that reproductive self determination and the right to privacy are core human freedoms. Our mission is to provide exceptional cutting edge sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion, through education, advocacy and clinical services that are affordable, accessible and available to all people in the community, regardless of income, race, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation.

Please visit us at www.ppfl.org [http://www.ppfl.org/] to learn more.

Important: This position requires a Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment, pursuant to Chapters 408 and 435, Florida Statutes. https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/clearinghouse [https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/clearinghouse]

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of hands on clinical experience as a Medical Assistant is required.
• New graduates from accredited Medical Assistant programs may be considered for the right candidate.
• Strong understanding of and personal commitment to reproductive rights and the mission of Planned Parenthood.
• Excellent organizational, communication and sound decision making skills.
• Commitment to efficiency and quality.
• Comfort discussing sexuality, contraception, sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy options.
• Ability to recognize and function appropriately in sensitive situations.

Nice To Haves

• Medical care and reproductive health experience is helpful.
• Experience working with the public.
• Ability to learn ultrasound support, procedural assistance and AB lab functions as well as other skill enhancements at the discretion of the affiliate.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient intake, including medical and social histories, and perform STI screenings and point of care testing.
• Educate patients in a non directive manner on birth control options and pregnancy related services, supporting informed decision making.
• Ensure exam rooms are properly prepped and sanitized between patients, and assist with clinical tasks, procedural support and lab work in accordance with medical standards.
• Provide excellent patient service aligned with Planned Parenthood’s values of respect, equity and inclusion.
• Accurately maintain patient records and documentation while upholding confidentiality and compliance standards.
• Support the daily operations of the health center through cross functional collaboration, flexibility and accountability.

Benefits

• Eligible for all applicable benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days from your hire date.
• We value work life balance and offer generous PTO and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees