CLOSE DATE: The job post will be closed on November 15, 2024 Medical Assistant – make an impact! If you love the idea of making an impact on your community with a strong mission oriented organization, we want to hear from you! Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our talented team in our Jacksonville health center. You will be an integral part of our culture which fosters a commitment to our workplace values: respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, accountability and responsibility.
Our mission: We believe that reproductive self determination and the right to privacy are core human freedoms. Our mission is to provide exceptional cutting edge sexual and reproductive health care (including abortion), through education, advocacy and clinical services that are affordable, accessible and available to all people in the community, regardless of income, race, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation. We operate 8 health centers throughout South, East, and North Florida. Please visit us at www.ppsenfl.org to learn more!
\n Snapshot of key accountabilities: You will be responsible for providing information and services under the supervision of our Health Center Leadership. Essential functions include:Administrative duties include answering phones, making appointments, taking messages, transferring records for patients, and ensuring completion of health center records and required formsProvide patients with non-judgmental pregnancy options and make referrals for service based on the patient's choicePerform medical and social history intake and provide education as indicated for the services patients are seeking as directed by the supervisor/clinician on dutyComplete basic lab work and follow procedures as required by licensing entitiesPerform all recordkeeping duties related to patient care with accuracyPerform housekeeping and stocking duties as neededComplete HIPAA and OSHA training and other training as required Skills and experience required:2+ years experience in a health center or medical office (preferred)Medical Assistant certification (preferred)Bilingual in Spanish preferredExquisite customer service skills requiredBilingual in Spanish preferredUnderstanding of HIPAA highly desiredFamily planning care and reproductive rights experience helpfulPrior experience working in electronic health records system is preferredHigh School graduate or equivalent required Why join Planned Parenthood?We live our values every day, providing exemplary and high quality education and health care and fighting for the right to have access to high quality and affordable health care for allWe operate in a progressive and fast paced environmentWe pride ourselves on our cohesive and inclusive professional teamWe offer extensive training (online and shadowing) before you get on the floorWe offer a generous benefits package including a 403b match What does it take to thrive here?A strong commitment to our mission and valuesAbility to relate to and care for diverse populations and communitiesConscientious and cooperative – needs to do what is expected and do it rightCareful, thorough and accurate with detailsAn unselfish person motivated by a strong sense of dutyStable and dependableFriendly and pleasant demeanor – you make others feel comfortable Benefits and Compensation:Hourly compensation range: Starting at $17.00/hourEligible for all applicable benefits effective the first of the month following 60 days from your hire date.Paid Time Off, accrues immediately but can't be taken until after 90 full days of employment : 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 recognized Holidays in addition to PTO, 1 personal day, and birthday.
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Planned Parenthood Federation of South, East and North Florida is a Drug Free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment of the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.