Patient Care Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice
• Experience with Electronic Health Records
• Superior customer service and teamwork skills
• Flexibility in work schedule including non-consecutive workdays, evenings or Saturdays
• You are interested in expanding your analysis and knowledge about the role that racial inequity plays in our society, and are committed to building and/or deepening your commitment to racial equity in your work
• Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with electronic health record.
• Proficiency in other languages
• Prior Planned Parenthood employment
• Prior health care employment
• Previous experience in a high-volume customer service role
• Work experience in Sexual Reproductive Health
• Work experience in Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, Pregnancy Testing, Rapid HIV Testing
• Knowledge of Medicaid screening

Responsibilities

• Support front desk with check ins, scheduling, patient inquiries, etc.
• Reviews the patient health history for completeness and records findings.
• Alerts APC regarding critical information about the patient chief complaint, history of present illness, and other patient information.
• Documents competently in the electronic medical record using the correct PPGNY templates and forms.
• Assists in promoting optimum center operations, excellent patient service and compliance with both agency and funding source policies and regulations.
• Adheres to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.
• Assess flow of patients through health center to minimize patient wait times.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new clinic staff, as indicated
• Ensures charge capture and financial reporting by accurately documenting in EHR and completing CVR data as appropriate for all medical and counseling services provided.
• Ensures access to interpreter services for patients with communication barriers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provides health education and care related to sexual and reproductive healthcare
• Provide accurate patient centered, non-judgmental, education according to MS&G and signs informed consent related to visit.
• Performs laboratory tests as ordered, completes laboratory requisitions, and packages labs for transport according to PPGNY lab procedures.
• Runs Daily Controls.
• Performs clinic opening and closing duties; clinic and equipment cleaning; re-stocking supplies, etc.
• Reports facility and equipment issues, as indicated
• Follows all lab and quality assurance protocols; uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control precautions
• Assists in abortion service in a variety of functions as needed, including abortion counseling, Products of Conception (POC) room, float and assisting in surgical room.
• Attends monthly didactics and incorporates information into daily care provision.
• Maintains clinical skills and competencies as required by PPGNY, PPFA, and NYS DOH.
• Participates in annual competency checks and training for all new services, tests, and skills as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment