Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE)?is seeking candidates for a full time, 37.5 hours/ week,?Health Care Associate (HCA)?position out of our?White River Junction, VT health center.? This role will report to the Health Center Site Manager. HCAs perform a variety of tasks divided between the front desk administrative areas and providing clinical support. HCAs play a vital role for PPNNE to provide excellent healthcare to our loyal and supportive population.
\n ADMINISTRATIVE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSSet tone for experience by welcoming patients to the health center upon arrival. Assist patients in financial screening, understand our fee schedule information, and assess eligibility for state funded insurance plans and/or other programs Check patients in and out, confirming all charges are accurate and insurance is billed, or charges processed, as appropriate Triage phone calls on behalf of clinicians and other medical providers including the Site Manager; providing clear documentation in patient chart or in the appropriate area Familiarity and demonstrated compliance with standardized front desk procedures and policies Understand Practice Management and Electronic Health Record (EHR) software programs to effectively assist patients with any billing, scheduling, or payment questions Be mindful of current and future schedules, patient access/demand, and communicate with Site Manager and team around needs and concerns. Monitor patient flow – be aware of waiting room activity, keep patients in the loop about wait time, and work with clinical team to ensure quality and efficient care is provided Perform day-to-day and quarterly administrative duties such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, opening and distributing mail, completing prior authorizations, records releases, and completing day-end procedures such as preparing deposit and balancing cash drawer. Monitor health center space to ensure that it is clean, well-organized and unclutteredSupport Site Manager with general health center tasks, including receiving inventory, receive and process incoming faxes, review health center phone messages, laboratory administrative duties (e.g. spore testing, temperature logging, and lab shipments) and other duties as assigned by Site Manager. CLINICAL ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSFamiliarity and demonstrated compliance with standardized clinical workflows, procedures, and policiesWillingness to learn and accurately perform a variety of medical services including venipuncture, injections, and vital signsPerform counseling, screening, education, and informed consent for all PPNNE services in accordance with PPNNE values and service standardsOffer, perform, and document appropriate lab testing in accordance with PPNNE procedures and processesComply with medical documentation practicesProvide clinical and administrative support to Clinicians and Providers as requested and independently as neededClean and restock exam rooms each day May perform certain laboratory tests/procedures and/or ultrasonography after appropriate training and privileging process has been completed. QUALIFICATIONSIdeal candidates will have experience working with people from diverse ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic and cultural communities, as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the intersection with health and social justice Commitment to customer service and satisfactionHigh School Degree or EquivalentKnowledge of and comfort with all services provided by PPNNE Commitment to team centered patient care Flexibility, initiative, creative thinking, and a willingness to learn and jump in Ability to maintain close attention to detail throughout workday Good typing, filing, and basic administrative skills Good basic language and math skills Basic computer skills including the ability to key stroke for up to 2 hr. Ability to operate all normal office equipment Ability to travel within PPNNE affiliate for training or meetings as appropriate COMPENSATION & BENEFITSCompensation for this position is based on years of direct work experience. Candidates with 0-6 years of experience can expect to earn between $18.21 - $20.50/hr. As experience increases, so does the rate of pay, with candidates who have 15 or more years of direct experience earning up to $25.92/hr.Access to benefits is available including health, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and a retirement fund.
\nInterested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at https://jobs.lever.co/ppnne. The Health Care Associate role in Vermont at PPNNE is represented by the AFT union.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, LNP, MA