Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration
About the job
Requirements
Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is required.
Responsibilities
Communicate with clients in a non-directive manner about all options available in the event of an unintended pregnancy and make referrals based on clients’ needs.
Assure that clinic opening, closing, maintenance, and cleanliness are completed as scheduled.
Perform routine office duties, including answering the telephone, making appointments, providing referrals, explaining and collecting fees, and entering client information into the computer.
Maintain client record systems and laboratory results and ensure accurate computer data entry.
Interview clients using client-centered education methods to obtain medical history and provide client education.
Provide factual, nonbiased information about FDA-approved birth control methods and information to those seeking abortion, in accordance with PPAU policy and medical guidelines.
Assist the medical provider in examination rooms.
Describe the difference between medical and surgical abortions.
Perform phlebotomy and specific laboratory duties for abortion services, including processing products of conception.
Ensure the medical office is clean and appropriately stocked with equipment and supplies.
Desired Qualifications
Two years of clinical experience is 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.
Salary Range: 20.43 to 21.43 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
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 six 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
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.
Job Duties:
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.
What we're looking for:
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.
As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is deeply invested in a people-first culture. We believe that exceptional care requires a team as multifaceted as the communities we serve. We welcome every individual who shares our commitment to reproductive freedom and high-quality healthcare.
Your unique path and the perspectives shaped by your lived experiences are what we value most. If you are passionate about doing good and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply—regardless of where your professional journey began. We look forward to hearing your story and seeing how your background can help us provide compassionate care to all.
WHY WORK AT PPAU?
In addition to competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package, being part of the PPAU team means providing all Utahns with the opportunity to move through their sexual and reproductive lives as safely, confidently, and healthily as possible.
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Access: PPAU believes sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health and well-being. We are taking focused steps to make progress as an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.