Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

Clinical Assistant

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah  •  South Jordan, UT (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

WHO WE ARE 
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.
At PPAU, care is much more than the health, education, and advocacy services we provide; it’s the way we approach our world with compassion and a constant desire to improve. We care with kindness, respect, and are passionate about helping adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds lead healthy lives. 
ABOUT THIS POSITION                                     Our South Jordan Clinic is looking for a full time employee (40 hrs week). In a teamwork environment, performs a variety of clinical and clerical functions. Job duties include all clinical, financial and clerical, facility maintenance, and training of team members, interns/externs, and volunteers. Provides information, within scope of job duties and training, regarding all Planned Parenthood resources, options, and services. Provides quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of our communities and patients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Job Duties:

  • Ability to 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 persons needs.
  • Assure center opening, closing, maintenance and cleanliness of the clinic is completed as scheduled
  • Performs routine office duties, including, but not limited to, answering the telephone, making appointments, providing referrals, explaining and collecting fees, entering client information into computer.
  • Maintains client record systems and lab results and ensures accurate input of information into the computer system
  • Interviews clients according to client-centered education methods to obtain medical history and provide client education.
  • Provides factual, nonbiased information to all clients about all FDA approved birth control methods and information those seeking abortion in accordance with PPAU policy and medical guidelines
  • Assists medical provider in the examination and procedure-surgical rooms.
  • Describes the difference between medical and surgical abortions. 
  • Performs phlebotomy, specific laboratory duties for abortion services including processing products of conception.
  • Assures 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
  • 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 ability is required.
WHY WORK AT PPAU?
In addition to competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package, being part of the PPAU team means providing all Utahns with the opportunity to move through their sexual and reproductive lives as safely, confidently, and healthily as possible. Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.     Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access: PPAU believes sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health and well-being. We are taking focused steps to make progress as an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

About Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is committed to providing accurate information to individuals of all ages concerning the emotional and physical aspects of human sexual behavior and reproduction; providing affordable, high quality reproductive health care services; and protecting and advocating for the rights of individuals to understand and manage their own reproductive lives.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Year Founded
1916
Website
ppau.org
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