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Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Boston, MA, United States
Full-time

The Health Center Assistant (HCA) works closely with patients by providing a variety of patient supports including medical and lab assisting and gathering patient information.  HCA’s work closely, as a valued team member, with all health center staff including clinicians and physicians.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Direct Patient Care

  • Provides empathetic and appropriate professional care to each patient. 
  • Understands and abides by HIPAA standards.
  • Tasks may include taking accurate vital signs and medical history, educating and providing information to patients and room and equipment preparation.
  • Prepares procedure rooms.
  • Provides patient support and education.

Other Responsibilities:

  • In order to meet the functional qualities of the position one must be able to lift up to 30lbs and have sufficient stamina to move efficiently throughout the health center for 90% of scheduled shift.
  • Must be able to bend and reach to stock inventory and supplies for procedure/exam rooms and respond to patient care needs.
  • Must have oral, auditory and visual ability to ensure effective patient communication.
Educational Background: 
High School Diploma/GED.
Skills/Experience: 

Required:

  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Strong communication skills and an ability to engage with a diverse patient population.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a busy health care environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities and experiences.
  • Commitment to addressing the impact of racism and other oppressions on sexual health.
  • Commitment to PPLM’s mission and values.

Preferred:

  • Medical Assistant or related certification
  • Healthcare experience
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Compensation/Benefits: 

Planned Parenthood offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; Health and Dental insurance, retirement savings, a generous vacation package, flexible spending accounts, and many additional benefits.

How to Apply: 

https://plannedparenthoodrcext.peoplefluent.com/viewjob.html?optlink-vie...

Job Function: 
Health Care Services

Organization Info

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
plannedparenthood.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1995
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Healthcare / Public Health
Programs: 
  • Increase access to health care
  • Renew leadership
  • Engage communities & reduce disparities
  • Build political will
Why Work For Us?: 

Planned Parenthood believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout the world, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence. We believe that respect and value for diversity in all aspects of our organization are essential to our well-being. We believe that reproductive self-determination must be voluntary and preserve the individual's right to privacy. We further believe that such self-determination will contribute to an enhancement of the quality of life, strong family relationships, and population stability.

Based on these beliefs, and reflecting the diverse communities within which we operate, the mission of Planned Parenthood is:

  • To provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individual;
  • To advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to such services;
  • To provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality;
  • To promote research and the advancement of technology in reproductive health care and encourage understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 2 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 2 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
industry: 
Nonprofit