Health Care Assistant / Medical Assistant

YOUR DAY- TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative
Greet and help patients with check-ins, check-outs, and any questions they have about their visit.
Assist patients with insurance, payments, scheduling and assess eligibility for state funded insurance plans and/or other programs.
Handle tasks like answering calls, scheduling appointments, keeping records, and following clinic procedures.
Keep track of patient flow, ensure things run smoothly, and maintain a clean and organized space.
 
Clinical
Perform basic medical tasks like taking vital signs, drawing blood, giving injections, and assisting with lab tests.
Provide patient education, counseling, and ensure informed consent for services.
Use the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for documentation and provide support to clinicians as needed.
Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and assist with clinical tasks after completing required training.

JOB PERKS:

No overnight hours 
Paid Training for In-Demand Clinical Skills - We invest in your growth by covering training costs for essential clinical skills—training you’d typically pay for out of pocket. 
Travel Mileage Reimbursement
Collaborative Work Environment – PPNNE upholds high workplace values and patient service standards, fostering respect, engagement, and teamwork to create the best experience for employees and patients alike.
Gain experience with a trusted leader in affordable, high quality, health care 
Experience using the Electronic Medical Records program EPIC
Make a Difference! - Make a direct impact in your community by providing patients with access to high quality & essential health care services 

COMPENSATION:

Pay Range - The range of pay for this role begins at $22/hr 
Bilingual Skills: HCAs with proven multilingual skills will receive a differential for each hour (or any portion thereof) where they provide interpretation services or bilingual skills

BENEFITS:

Up to 3 weeks paid time off (increases with tenure) & up to 10 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave  
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  
PPNNE Funded Health Reimbursement Account to cover portion of medical deductible costs 
403b retirement account and 2% employer match eligibility
Employee assistance program (confidential counseling and resources)  
Employee referral bonuses  
Employer Paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

High School Degree or Equivalent 
Ideal 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 satisfaction 
Knowledge of and comfort with all services provided by PPNNE 
Flexibility, initiative, creative thinking, and a willingness to learn and jump in