Benefits enjoyed by PPIL employees:
- Company subsidized premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Mission focused work
- 401k with employer matching
- 100% company-paid Life Insurance
- 100% company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development awards and opportunities
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Medical Services at PPIL
- Pet Insurance
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is compliant with Governor Pritzker’s 8/26/21 Executive Order covering Healthcare Workers. Furthermore, all staff at Planned Parenthood of Illinois are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by 10/15/21. Planned Parenthood of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and reasonable accommodations will be provided based on religious beliefs and to those with disabilities.
Hourly rate: $20.15
The Medical Assistant performs the basic duties of a medical assistant such as maintaining medical records and logs, performing routine clerical duties, and responding to patient inquiries and needs including fee assessment and insurance coverage, as well as basic lab work. This position works under the supervision of the Health Center Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Practice a customer-oriented approach to health care delivery.
- Demonstrate proficiency in use of autoclave and routine laboratory tests.
- Perform check-in duties, schedule patient appointments, and maintain medical records.
- Participate in health center efforts for compliance with quality assurance guidelines.
- Assist in the provision of contraceptive supplies and provide information as appropriate.
- Provide recovery room assistance and education in compliance with guidelines.
- Assist in clerical and informational tasks related to proper follow-up of patients.
- Maintain an efficient, clean, and comfortable Health Center facility.
- Participate in routine Health Center chart audits and quality assurance procedures.
- Provide support and direction to Health Center volunteers.
- Remain informed about family planning methods and PPIL protocols.
- Demonstrate commitment to PPIL core values.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Supervisor: Health Center Manager
Status: Part Time. Non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the wage and salary regulations.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience: Previous professional experience with the provision of family planning services is preferred.
Personal & Professional Qualities:
Commitment to efficient and customer-oriented provision of services.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate with patients, the public, staff, and volunteers in a professional manner. Bi-lingual ability in Spanish is helpful.
High energy level, organizational skills, and attention to detail required.
Must be willing and able to work a schedule that may include evening and weekend hours.
Planned Parenthood works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff based on any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.
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