Full-Time Reproductive Health Medical Assistant

Planned Parenthood; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Generous vacation, sick, and holidays

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support front and back office duties at the Jones Health Center. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care, testing, screening, and education in reproductive health services.

Ideal candidates have MA certification, BLS, 1–2 years clinical experience, and willingness to work flexible hours including Saturdays. Training in venipuncture/injections will be completed within a year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1–2 years experience in a clinical setting.
• Availability to work flexible hours including Saturdays.
• Venipuncture and Injection training to be completed within 1 year of employment.
• Reproductive health care experience desirable.
• Knowledge of surgical services preferred.
• Keep current on anatomy, contraception, STIs, pregnancy, education techniques, and Planned Parenthood programs.

Responsibilities

• Abortion patients are cared for at each health center and through administrative support.
• Obtain medical history, interview and educate clients ensuring informed consent.
• Assist with Patient Portal Enrollment process.
• Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight).
• Accompany clients during procedures, as necessary.
• Assist nurses and clinicians.
• Pregnancy testing and options counseling.
• Provide abortion education per agency protocols, make appointments and complete pre-screening form.
• Complete daily quality control log.
• Clean and stock exam and interview rooms.
• Comply with infection control, safety, and emergency guidelines.
• Sharp handling.
• Dipstick urinalysis and Phlebotomy/Injection tasks.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS Certification

Venipuncture

Injection training

Flexible hours

Reproductive health knowledge

Surgical services knowledge

Anatomy education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate

Tools

Dipstick urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Injection administration

EKG

Autoclave operation

Sterile technique

Job description

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support front and back office duties at the Jones Health Center. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care, testing, screening, and education in reproductive health services.

Ideal candidates have MA certification, BLS, 1–2 years clinical experience, and willingness to work flexible hours including Saturdays. Training in venipuncture/injections will be completed within a year.