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 eight 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                                    The Logan Clinic is looking for a part-time employee (30 hrs week). In a work team 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.
This position is expected to work 30 hours per week as follows:
Monday 10-6Tuesday 9-5Wednesday 9-5Thursday 9-3

Spanish preferred, but not required.

Job Duties:

• Participates with team members in identifying and improving systems, activities, behaviors, resolving issues, etc. which result in improving quality services.
• Ability to communicate with clients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and provide continuing care and/or referrals based on the client’s need.
• Performs routine office duties, including, but not limited to, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, providing referrals, explaining and collecting fees, entering client information into computer, etc.
• Maintains client electronic 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 and provide information.
• Provides accurate information to all clients about all FDA approved birth control methods as well as adoption, prenatal and abortion services in accordance with PPAU policy and medical guidelines.
• Describe the difference between medication and surgical abortion.
• Performs appropriate lab procedures in accordance with OSHA and universal infection control guidelines. Maintains proficiency in performing CLIA waived tests and phlebotomy.
• Assists medical provider in the examination and procedure-surgical rooms.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• 1+ years experience in a medical setting or other experience with extensive customer service contact; or 0-1 years experience plus post-High School education/certification in a medical or health field, gender studies, social work, family planning, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability preferred but not required.
• Proof of Covid19 Vaccination and flu shot required upon hire.

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 starting pay for this position is $20.00 an hour.
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.- 403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match.- Generous PTO- 10 paid holidays- Free subscription to CALM- 8 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of service- Unlimited access to the EAP (Employee Assistants Plan)- A caring and empowering workplace culture! As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is not only hyper aware of but also deeply invested in putting people first. We welcome, embrace and celebrate all people regardless of gender, gender-identity, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation.
No matter what experience you have reproductive rights we encourage you to apply. At PPAU we believe that experience comes from a variety of places. We look for individ