Medical Assistant - Family Planning

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental family leave

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Holidays and floating holidays

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a mission-driven Medical Assistant for the North Columbus Health Center. This full-time, 37.5-hour/week role supports patient care, assists clinicians, and provides education and administrative support in a fast-paced reproductive health setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, discreet, and compassionate, with strong communication and teamwork skills. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an advanced medical assistant training program or CMA credential.
• Excellent communication, customer service, problem-solving, judgment, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, explain visit expectations and delays; communicate next steps.
• Gather and document medical and social history; measure vitals.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians during exams.
• Perform venipuncture and waived laboratory tests.
• Administer medications as trained or licensed.
• Provide patient education on services, contraception, funds, and follow-up needs.
• Prepare rooms and maintain inventory, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Schedule, cancel, and reschedule appointments; manage registrations and records.
• Document visits and payments using electronic systems; provide receipts.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant credential or CMA training

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Patient scheduling system

Job description

Hiring Incentive: $1,000*Eligible full-time hires will receive $250 in their first paycheck and $750 in the first paycheck following successful completion of six months of employment.Associates must remain employed and in good standing at the time of each payment. Payments are prorated for part-time hires.Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a mission-driven Medical Assistant to join our North Columbus Health Center full-time, working 37.5 hours per week.Union Status: Bargaining Unit PositionFLSA Status: Hourly, Non-ExemptAbout the RoleThe Medical Assistant supports patients throughout their health center experience by providing compassionate clinical assistance, patient education, and administrative support. This position works closely with clinicians and other health center team members to prepare patients for visits, assist with examinations and procedures, perform laboratory testing, maintain accurate medical records, and help ensure visits move efficiently.The ideal candidate is organized, attentive, and comfortable discussing sensitive healthcare matters in a respectful and nonjudgmental manner. This role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to providing high-quality reproductive healthcare and excellent patient service.Why join our team?Our MissionWe deliver innovative health care, education, and advocacy no matter what.Our Core ValuesAccountable: We take responsibility for our actions and decisionsAdaptable: We embrace change and remain flexible and resilientCollaborative: We work together, valuing diverse perspectivesKind: We treat everyone with compassion and respectNon-judgmental: We create a safe and inclusive environmentSolution-oriented: We each operate as champions who look for effective solutions to challengesStrategic - We approach our work with a clear vision and thoughtful planningWhat You’ll DoPatient Care and Clinical SupportWelcome patients, explain what they can expect during their visit, and communicate information about delays or next steps.Gather and document relevant medical and social history.Measure and document vital signs, including height, weight, and blood pressure.Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians during exams and procedures.Perform venipuncture and approved waived laboratory tests.Administer medications within the scope of your training, certification, or licensure.Provide accurate patient education about available services, contraceptive options, consent forms, funding resources, and follow-up needs.Prepare examination rooms and maintain appropriate supplies, inventory, cleanliness, and safety standards.Scheduling and Administrative SupportRespond to patient calls, schedule appointments, and provide appropriate information and referrals.Schedule, cancel, and reschedule appointments as needed.Maintain accurate patient registration, medical record, laboratory, scheduling, and payment information.Use electronic systems to document visits, collect fees, and provide receipts.Provide patients with the appropriate forms and review them for completion.Teamwork, Quality, and ComplianceCollaborate with clinicians, health center leadership, and other team members to provide coordinated and efficient patient care.Anticipate patient and provider needs and contribute to a positive health center experience.Maintain confidentiality and approach sensitive healthcare matters with compassion and without judgment.Follow organizational policies, current medical standards, and HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements.Participate in required training, quality improvement, risk-management activities, and staff meetings.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Completion of an advanced medical assistant training program or a Certified Medical Assistant credential.Excellent communication, customer service, problem-solving, judgment, and organizational skills.Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.Ability to work some Saturdays.Strong commitment to high-quality healthcare and respectful, nonjudgmental patient service.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience working in a healthcare setting.Knowledge of medical assisting practices and reproductive healthcare.Experience using an electronic health record or patient scheduling system.What We OfferPaid time offPaid parental family leaveMedical coverage, with 90% employer-paid base plans for individual coverageEmployer-paid vision coverageDental coverageEmployer-paid life insuranceEmployer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insuranceEmployer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage401(k) plan with an employer contribution of up to 4%Ten paid holidays each yearTwo floating holidays each yearFinancial incentive program for certified bilingual Associates*Qualified Associates who demonstrate fluency in a needed language, including Spanish, Nepali, or Somali depending on the geographic service area, may receive a $1.00-per-hour differential following successful completion of the language assessment.Equal Employment OpportunityPPGOH is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, performance, and organizational needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or Associate based on race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We recognize that candidates may not meet every preferred qualification listed. If your skills and experience align with the role, we encourage you to apply.Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.