Bilingual Clinical Assistant

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. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

In a work team environment, performs a variety of clinical and clerical functions.  Under the direction of medical providers, clinical work includes medical assisting, client education and support, laboratory testing, and electronic medical file maintenance.  In conjunction with team members job duties include all clinical, financial and clerical.  Specific duties related to abortion care, which are included in the training checklist, maintenance and training of team members and volunteers.

This position may occasionally be assigned to support other health centers within the Salt Lake Valley as needed.

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.

• 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. 

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required
• 2 years clinical experience
• Experience in a medical center setting,
• Education in medical area or in family planning preferred but not required.
• Computer competency is preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability is required.

We deeply care about our employees and are proud of our commitment and investment in our team. We prioritize wages and benefits and always keep the employee experience in mind as we work to create a quality work-life balance for everyone.

The salary for this position is $20.00 an hour. Additionally at PPAU, we recognize the importance of language skills in serving our community. Upon passing our Spanish proficiency exam, your hourly pay will increase by $1.00 to reflect this essential contribution

Here is a snapshot of the benefits we provide:

- Affordable medical and dental benefits.

- Voluntary Vision, Accident and Identity Protection benefits

- Company paid basic life insurance.

- Company paid short term and long term disability coverage.

- Pet insurance and Critical Illness insurance

- 403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match.

- Generous PTO

- 13 paid holidays

- Free subscription to CALM

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.