Reproductive Health Medical Assistant I - FT

Planned Parenthood; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

75% dependent child coverage; 25% for/

Dental and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and long-term-disab

Earned time off and paid sick time

403(b) retirement plan with up to 4%

10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) seeks a Medical Assistant I for the Eureka Health Center. This full-time role supports family planning, prenatal services if offered, and related clinical duties in a fast-paced health center.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent; bilingual English/Spanish is highly desired. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and a retirement plan. Travel between health centers may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience.
• Experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical assistant practices and reproductive health care preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a busy environment while maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide health information and instructions to patients in a patient-centered manner.
• Process and document lab work.
• Assist in recovery room if surgical services are provided.
• Take vital signs, venipuncture, injections, and document in EMR.
• Set up and clean exam rooms, handle lab specimens, stock supplies.
• Support licensed providers with patient care activities as directed.
• Educate patients about services in a caring, non-judgmental manner.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical assisting

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) seeks a Medical Assistant I for the Eureka Health Center. This full-time role supports family planning, prenatal services if offered, and related clinical duties in a fast-paced health center.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent; bilingual English/Spanish is highly desired. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and a retirement plan. Travel between health centers may be required.