Medical Assistant - Pasadena

Medical Assistant

Founded in 1933 by Pasadena residents dedicated to women's health, PPPSGV is not only among the oldest of Planned Parenthood affiliateswe're also one of the fastest growing. Today, we see over 60,000 patient visits per year and deliver over 15,000 opportunities for sex and relationship education in our schools and colleges.

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley (PPPSGV) is an affiliate or member of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) one of 67 across the country. PPPSGV provides on-the-ground reproductive health care, health education and advocacy for local people across Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.

The local and national organizations conduct independent fundraising campaigns, but work to coordinate these efforts.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of health care services under the medical supervision of Clinician and/or Physician. Assist patients by providing testing, screening, and education required for the provision of medical care. Assist providers to ensure high quality, efficient delivery of care. Screen patients, prepare exam rooms, provide excellent customer service in a non-judgmental, empathetic manner to patients.

As a Medical Assistant, you will save lives as you:

• Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on patient care, professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the system for addressing patient complaints
• Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity and quality metrics
• Perform and/or coordinate the following back-office functions:
• Obtain social history, triage and educate patients ensuring informed consent triage
• Provide options, counseling, abortion referrals, education on all PP services and recommend appropriate testing
• Perform basic lab work (e.g. Hgb, pregnancy test, urine dipsticks, venipuncture, injections, blood draws) package specimens for outside lab tests, record lab results.
• Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.)
• Clean and sterilize equipment and stock lab and exam rooms
• Support Clinicians as needed
• Gather information regarding sensitive subjects such as intimate partner violence, STIs, risks of sexual activity for early teens, abortions and domestic violence
• Input and update patient information accurately into the Agency's Practice Management and Electronic Medical Record systems
• Ongoing communication with Patient Flow Coordinator, Health Center Manager, and other health center staff
• Schedule appointments for family planning including but not limited to contraceptives, abortion services and other specialty services
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures including infection control, including OSHA
• Comply with all regulatory requirements (e.g. TB testing, biannual review of emergency policies, procedures and drills, annual OSHA training review, etc.) per agency policy and regulatory mandates
• Attend trainings, staff meetings, DEI trainings, and in-services to maintain and increase knowledge of protocols and procedures
• Ensure patient satisfaction and confidentiality
• Treat everyone with empathy, compassion and respect
• Prepare center for opening and secure for closing, as required
• Understand the organization's services and priorities
• Collaborate and cooperate with other team members to get the job done
• Identify and report errors, near misses, employee, patient and customer safety concerns in a timely manner
• As a mandated reporter, proactively communicate and identify risks to supervisor or appropriate agency in order to minimize risk when possible
• Comply with PPPSGVs Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations

Non-Essential Functions

• Assist in training of new staff and volunteers by demonstration and observation of techniques and procedures
• Perform clerical and administrative duties, as directed by manager
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

We are looking for the following:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Experience:

• 0-2 years comparable clinical back office medical assistant experience
• Reproductive and/or family planning health care experience preferred

Other:

• Commitment to and support for the mission and goals of Planned Parenthood, including but not limited to, increasing access to abortion and decreasing abortion stigma
• Commitment to quality healthcare
• Excellent customer service and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Productivity and efficiency through punctuality and attendance
• Clear and concise writing skills
• Establish trust and rapport with all patients and guests
• Initiative utilizing resources effectively
• Multi-task and detailed orientated
• Work in a fast-paced health care environment
• Maintain relevant knowledge about anatomy and physiology, methods of contraception, STDs, pregnancy, adoption, abortion, early prenatal care, community resources, Agency protocols and referral procedures and all Planned Parenthood programs
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Understand insurance and FPACT contract guidelines
• Flexible to work and travel to other centers as needed based on health center patient demand
• Communicate effectively with patients and co-workers of all backgrounds
• Recognize own biases; non-judgmental
• Approach every interaction with compassion, honesty and an earnest desire to help
• Adaptable to shift direction as needed
• Open to change and new ways of working quickly and efficiently
• Knowledge of EMR systems, Outlook, and Internet
• Adapt quickly to advances and changes in technology
• Legally required to report observed or suspected abuse
• Work Saturdays and/or evening hours required
• Some positions require bilingual skills
• Commitment to personal and/or organizational Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, including the proficiency and/or strong willingness to use non-binary pronouns

$23 - $25 an hour The hiring rate for this position is: $23- $25/hour + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Matching Program, Premium CALM account, holidays, paid time off, and more!

PPPSGV is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We offer a series of workshops during employee onboarding and throughout the year. We also provide additional opportunities to get involved in our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work through various task forces, conferences, and staff retreats.

We are a prominent team of passionate health experts who adhere to the highest standards as we collaborate and care for people without judgment. As we stand in solidarity with communities of color, we demand greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our organization.

Join our team and be part of a powerful movement to shape the future of sexual and reproductive health!

Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley