Medical Assistant - Certified (WA) Health Center
Northgate, Seattle, WA, USA Req #2274
Monday, October 14, 2024
Why Planned Parenthood?
Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.
In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.
As an organization, we are focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. Specifically, we recognize that profound racism impacts the education, health and wellbeing of people in our communities and we are actively working to address all forms of oppression. We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations we serve, including racial and ethnic diversity. People of color are strongly urged to apply.
About our Medical Assistant position
The Medical Assistant - Certified provides support to patients and co-workers by performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks in different areas of the health center.
This is a union position, and the pay range is from $21.36 to $32.04, placement in the range is dependent on experience. A generous benefit package is also offered.
This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) non-exempt, union position at our Health center.
What you will be doing!
- Performing back-office responsibilities as required by the health center; rooms patients; stocks rooms; phlebotomy, injections, labs, patient education; assists NPs, RNs, and MDs.
- Provides non-judgmental, client-centered care, and provides accurate information by answering questions and providing appropriate resources.
- Assists with optimizing patient flow to keep appointments on schedule.
- Establishes and prepares documents for patient records and patient services.
- Provides patients and co-workers with excellent customer service in all interactions and tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain client confidentiality.
- Value continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.
- Take action to support the affiliate's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Value teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability; embraces change.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification
- One or two years of experience in an office or medical setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications; experience with electronic health records
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with reproductive healthcare in a clinical office or hospital setting with knowledge of EHR
- Spanish-speaking
*Bi-lingual employees may be eligible for an hourly premium*
Salary Range:
PPGNHAIK's compensation Philosophy is based in equity and transparency. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate's directly applicable experience and internal equity within the pay grade. The pay range for this position is $21.36 to $32.04 hourly
Position Type:
Full-time
Benefits Eligibility:
This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits. As part of our total compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short and long-term disability and life insurance. For additional information about our benefits program, please send an email to hre.contacts@ppgnhaik.org.
Other Information:
All of our employees must present proof of receiving a current flu shot and two doses of the Covid-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment.
What we expect from you:
- That you adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures and protocols.
- That you always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
- That you take action to support our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- That you always support and model our customer service standards.
- That you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.
Our commitment to diversity:
At PPGNHAIK, we’ve outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; recruit diverse qualified candidates of different backgrounds, lived experiences, and talents; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment.
As a leading National Reproductive Healthcare service provider, we are dedicated to leveraging every individual’s perspective, passions, and background not only to enhance the work experience of each employee, but also to have a positive impact on care and culture. We want everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day and feel empowered to share their ideas.
It is through each person’s commitment to fostering an inspiring, equitable, and inclusive environment that we fortify the ability of PPGNHAIK and our workforce community to serve all communities to advance Health.
PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state and federal laws.
This position is only open to applicants that reside in the states of WA, ID, HI, KY, IN, AK.
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