Back Office Clinic Assistant

Back Office Clinic Assistant

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is hiring two Back Office Clinic Assistants to join our Northeast Health Center – Family Planning team. One position has a preference for bilingual Spanish candidates.

Build real clinical skills. Get hands-on experience. Start your healthcare career with purpose.

At PPCW, your work supports access to essential sexual and reproductive health care—helping ensure every patient is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. You'll be part of a mission-driven team committed to expanding access, advancing equity, and showing up for our communities every day.

We provide training, mentorship, and a supportive environment where you can grow while making a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be part of the clinical team supporting patients through their visit and helping create a safe, respectful, and efficient experience.

On a typical day, you might:

• Room patients, take vital signs, and prepare them for their visit
• Support providers during exams and procedures
• Assist with lab work, including specimen collection and processing
• Clean, stock, and prepare exam rooms and instruments
• Answer patient questions and help them feel informed and at ease
• Work closely with your team to keep the clinic running smoothly

You'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality sexual and reproductive health care while helping ensure every patient is treated with dignity and respect.

Schedule & Location

These are full-time positions (37.5 hours/week) at our Northeast Health Center – Family Planning.

We are currently hiring for three schedules:

Position 1

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday

11:00am–7:00pm - 9:30am–5:30pm - 11:30am–7:30pm - 9:30am–5:30pm - 9:30am–5:30pm

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Position 2

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday

11:30am–7:30pm - 9:30am–5:30pm - 11:30am–7:30pm - 9:30am–5:30pm - 9:30am–5:30pm

No language requirement

Position 3

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday

7:30am–3:30pm - 11:30am–7:30pm - 7:30am–3:30pm - 7:30am–3:30pm - 8:30am–4:30pm

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Candidates must be able to reliably work the schedule for the position they are selected for.

Occasional work at other times, days, or PPCW locations may be required to support operational needs.

What We're Looking For

We know great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in a customer service or high-volume environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patients and coworkers
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment

Nice to Have

• Experience in a medical setting or working directly with patients
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR)
• Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EMT, or CNA certification
• Spanish language skills

Pay & Growth

$20.37 – $29.68/hour

Pay is based on experience and internal equity, with opportunities to grow over time.

Additional Pay Opportunities

• Bilingual premium: +$1.72/hour
• Interpreter-level premium: +$3.44/hour
• After 6 months, you may be eligible for additional clinic responsibilities that include extra hourly pay

Benefits & Support

We offer a benefits package that supports your health, stability, and growth:

• Paid time off (up to 4 weeks, increases over time)
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Free, confidential counseling and support (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development

Application Tips

Please include all relevant work experience on your application and resume. We base offers on the experience shared during the hiring process and are not able to adjust compensation after an offer is made.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.