Bilingual Clinical Assistant

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Our West Valley 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. You’ll also provide accurate information—within your training and scope—about Planned Parenthood services, resources, and care options, while delivering high-quality healthcare and an excellent patient experience.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects and serves our communities. We encourage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences 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 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 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.