Medical Assistant

TITLE: Medical Assistant

LOCATION: Tallahassee Health Center

DEPARTMENT: Medical Services

SUPERVISOR: Health Center Manager

FLSA: Full-time, Benefits eligible

POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to support the delivery of comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare at Planned Parenthood South, East and North Florida, including clinical abortion care.

Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida (PPSENFL) believes that reproductive self-determination and the right to privacy are core human freedoms. Our mission is to provide comprehensive sexual health care through the provision of education, advocacy and clinical services that are affordable, accessible and available to all women, men and youth in the community, regardless of the individual's income, race, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or residence.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• A strong commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and values

• The ability to relate to and care for diverse populations and communities

• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to providing the highest possible level of care for patients

• Demonstrated clinical proficiency, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills

If you love the idea of making an impact on your community with a strong mission-oriented organization, we want to hear from you! You will be an integral part of our culture which fosters a commitment to our workplace values: respect, caring, support, teamwork, collaboration, accountability and responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the medical field preferred

• Medical Assistant certification preferred

• Family planning care and reproductive rights experience helpful

• Prior experience working in electronic health records system preferred

• High school degree or equivalent required

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATIONS:

• Hourly compensation range: Starting at $15.00/ hour
• Eligible for all applicable benefits effective the first of the month following 60 days from your hire date.
• Paid Time Off, accrues immediately but can't be taken until after 90 full days of employment : 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 recognized Holidays in addition to PTO, 1 personal day, and birthday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently demonstrate appropriate service behaviors in interactions with patients

• Administrative duties include answering phones, making appointments, taking messages, transferring records for patients, and ensuring completion of health center records and required forms

• Perform patient medical and social history intakes and provide education as indicated for the services patients are seeking as directed by supervisor/clinician on duty

• Complete basic lab work and follow procedures as required

• Provide patients with non-judgmental pregnancy options counseling and make referrals for service based on the patient’s choice

• Perform all recordkeeping duties related to patient care with accuracy

• Perform housekeeping and stocking duties as needed

• Complete HIPAA and OSHA training and other training as required

• Promote an organizational culture that embraces the affiliate’s workplace values of respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, accountability and responsibility; and works with staff to create and maintain a workplace environment reflective of these values.

Planned Parenthood Federation of South, East, and North Florida is a Drug Free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location