Description
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in six health centers across the state.
Our South Jordan Clinic is hiring a full-time (40 hours/wk) Bilingual Clinical Assistant, eligible for full benefits. In this team-based role, you'll support a range of clinical and administrative functions. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, handling financial and clerical tasks, supporting facility upkeep, and helping train team members, interns/externs, and volunteers.
Job Duties:
- Communicate with clients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and make a referral for service based on the person's needs.
- Ensure center opening, closing, maintenance, and cleanliness of the clinic is completed as scheduled.
- Perform routine office duties, including answering the telephone, making appointments, providing referrals, explaining and collecting fees, and entering client information into the computer.
- Maintain client record systems and lab results and ensure accurate input of information into the computer system.
- Interview clients according to client-centered education methods to obtain medical history and provide client education.
- Provide factual, non-biased information to all clients about all FDA-approved birth control methods and information to those seeking abortion in accordance with PPAU policy and medical guidelines.
- Assist the medical provider in the examination rooms.
- Describe the difference between medical and surgical abortions.
- Perform phlebotomy and specific laboratory duties for abortion services, including processing products of conception.
- Ensure the medical office is clean and appropriately stocked with proper equipment and supplies.
What we're looking for:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
- 2 years of clinical experience preferred.
- Experience in a medical center setting.
- Education in the medical area or in family planning is preferred but not required.
- Computer competency is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking required.
As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is deeply invested in a people-first culture. We believe that exceptional care requires a team as multifaceted as the communities we serve. We welcome every individual who shares our commitment to reproductive freedom and high-quality healthcare.