Back Office Clinic Assistant

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 63,370,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) match

EAP

Training & development

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is seeking a Back Office Clinic Assistant to support patients before, during, and after visits in Beaverton. You’ll work closely with clinicians and the health center team to ensure smooth patient flow and high‑quality care.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, documenting in the EHR, and maintaining infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced health care environment and support clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for visits.
• Take patient histories, vital signs, and clinical information.
• Perform basic clinical tasks within training scope.
• Assist clinicians with procedures and patient care.
• Document accurately in the EHR and maintain infection control standards.
• Support efficient patient flow and provide inclusive, trauma-informed care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Clinical support

Learn EHR systems

Patient-centered care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

As a Back Office Clinic Assistant, you’ll support patients before, during, and after their visits while working closely with clinicians and the rest of the health center team.

On a typical day, you might:

• Welcome patients and prepare them for their visit
• Take patient histories, vital signs, and other clinical information
• Perform blood draws, injections, and laboratory testing within your training and scope
• Assist clinicians with procedures and patient care
• Provide patient education and instructions
• Prepare exam rooms, instruments, and supplies
• Document accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Help maintain efficient patient flow throughout the health center
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards
• Provide compassionate, inclusive, and trauma-informed care to patients from a wide range of backgrounds

Schedule & Location

This is a part-time position (30 hours/week) at our Beaverton Health Center in Beaverton, Oregon.

Candidates must be able to reliably work this schedule.

Employees may be requested or required to occasionally work other days (including weekends), hours, and locations to meet operational needs.

No language requirement.

• Monday: 11:30am–7:30pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am–4:00pm
• Wednesday: 10:30am–6:30pm
• Saturday: 7:30am–3:30pm

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced health care environment
• Comfort working directly with patients and providing hands‑on clinical support
• Ability to learn clinical procedures, workflows, and electronic health record systems
• Commitment to providing inclusive, patient-centered care to people from diverse backgrounds and communities

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience in a health care or clinical setting
• Medical Assistant or similar clinical training or experience
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
• Bilingual or multilingual skills

Pay & Growth

$20.37–$29.68/hour

Pay is based on experience and internal equity. Most new hires start toward the lower end of the range, with room to grow.

Additional pay opportunities:

• Bilingual premium: +$1.72/hour
• Interpreter-level premium: +$3.44/hour
• Additional duty premiums may be available for eligible assignments

Benefits & Support

We offer a benefits package that supports your health, stability, and growth:

• Paid time off (up to 4 weeks, increases over time)
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
• 403(b) with 6% employer match
• Free, confidential counseling and support (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development