Temp Medical Assistant - Back Office

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual differential pay ($1.00/hour

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) is seeking a Medical Assistant to handle patient intake and support reproductive health services. You will work with clients in a patient, non-judgmental, empathetic manner and provide excellent customer service.

Essential duties include adhering to policies, maintaining accurate patient records, establishing rapport, and educating patients about reproductive, abortion, and sterilization services.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Ability to relate to diverse communities.
• English-Spanish bilingual skills are desirable.
• Must be able to travel within PPCCC geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to PPCCC policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain patient records, checking for completeness, errors, signatures.
• Work to ensure patient satisfaction and establish rapport with clients.
• Provide patient education regarding reproductive, abortion & sterilization services.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

Diversity sensitivity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants regardless of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, and all other protected categories by applicable law.

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for activities related to clients seeking reproductive services specifically patient intake for reproductive health services. Must be able to work on computers and assist clients in a patient, non-judgmental, empathetic manner and provide excellent customer service with a tone that is nurturing and accommodating to all.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to Planned Parenthood California Central Coast policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain patient records, checking for completeness, errors, signatures.
• Work to ensure patient satisfaction. Establish rapport with clients, remaining cognizant of and responsive to needs for medical and educational care delivered in a professional, expedient manner.
• Provide patient education regarding reproductive, abortion & sterilization services.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Ability to relate to diverse communities.
• English-Spanish bilingual skills are desirable.
• Must be able to travel within PPCCC geographic area (Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo).

Compensation

The starting salary for this position is $26.57/hour with the opportunity for advancement. As part of our commitment to pay equity, PPCCC does not negotiate salaries.

Pay Differential

$1.00/hour bilingual Spanish/English differential pay is offered upon passing the language assessment test.