Clinical Assistant (24 Hours/Week)

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 eight 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

PPAU is seeking an extraordinary person to work in a team environment that performs a variety of clinical and clerical functions. Job duties include all clinical, financial and clerical, facility maintenance, and training of team members, interns/externs, and volunteers. Provides information, within scope of job duties and training, regarding all Planned Parenthood resources, options, and services. Provides quality healthcare and excellent customer service.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of our communities and patients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

• Interviews clients according to client-centered education methods to obtain and provide information
• Ability to communicate with clients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and provide continuing care and/or referrals based on the client’s need
• Performs appropriate lab procedures in accordance with OSHA and universal infection control guidelines. Maintains proficiency in performing CLIA waived tests and phlebotomy
• Participates with team members in identifying and improving systems, activities, behaviors, resolving issues, etc. which result in improving quality services
• Describe the difference between medication and surgical abortion
• Provides accurate information to all clients about all FDA approved birth control methods as well as adoption, prenatal and abortion services in accordance with PPAU policy and medical guidelines
• Assists medical provider in the examination and procedure-surgical rooms
• Maintains client electronic record systems and lab results and ensures accurate input of information into the computer system
• Performs routine office duties, including, but not limited to, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, providing referrals, explaining and collecting fees, entering client information into computer, etc

Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Must show proof of COVID 19 Vaccination and flu shot
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability preferred
• 1+ years experience in a medical setting or other experience with extensive customer service contact; or 0-1 years experience plus post-High School education/certification in a medical or health field, gender studies, social work, family planning, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience

PPAU cares about the health and well-being of our employees. We off generous vacation/sick leave and numerous paid holidays, a comprehensive insurance package, including medical and dental, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

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, Diversity, 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.

This position is part-time and pays $18.19 per hour.