Health Care Assistant-Pittsburgh Ab Services

POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to support the delivery of comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare, including clinical abortion care, at Planned Parenthood Downtown Pittsburgh location in the Abortion Services clinic. This role requires a combination of skill and flexibility, as well as a willingness to work as a collaborative and inclusive member of a team. This role requires a compassionate individual with demonstrated communication skills and clinical proficiency.

Planned Parenthood believes that reproductive self-determination and the right to privacy are core human freedoms. Our mission is to provide comprehensive sexual Health Care through the provision of education, advocacy and clinical services that are affordable, accessible and available to all women, men and youth in the community, regardless of the individual's income, race, marital status, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or residence.

Does this sound like you?

● A strong commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and values

● The ability to demonstrate respect, relate to, and care for diverse populations and communities

● Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to providing the highest quality of compassionate care for patients

● Demonstrated clinical proficiency, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills

If you love the idea of making an impact on your community with a strong mission-oriented organization, we want to hear from you! You will be an integral part of our culture which fosters a commitment to our workplace values: respect, caring, support, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and responsibility.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:

• Hourly compensation: $18.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous PTO, Sick and Vacation benefits
• Paid Holidays

QUALIFICATIONS:

● High school degree or equivalent required,

● Customer service experience required

● Excellent oral and written communication skills

● Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

●Administrative duties include answering phones, making appointments, taking messages, transferring records for patients, and ensuring completion of health center records and required forms

● Perform patient medical and social history intakes and provide education as indicated for the services patients are seeking as directed by supervisor/clinician on duty

● Complete basic lab work and follow procedures as required

● With clinician oversight, determine need for point of care testing and perform tests, including pregnancy test, urine dipstick, rapid HIV, rapid hepatitis, hemoglobin, and other lab tests approved by CLIA license.

● Perform patient blood pressure.

● Administer Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.

● Venipuncture and collection of blood specimens

● Appropriate exam room set up based on patient and clinician needs.

● Comprehensive stocking of exam rooms.

● Clean exam rooms after patient use, including properly handling biohazard materials.

● Sterilize instruments according to proper procedure.

● Conduct controls on the autoclave

● Provide patients with non-judgmental pregnancy options counseling and make referrals for service based on the patient’s choice

● Perform all recordkeeping duties related to patient care with accuracy

● Complete HIPAA and OSHA and other training as required

● Provide accurate information on preventive Health Care, breast and cervical cancer screening, sexually transmitted infections, genitourinary infections, sexuality, adolescent-specific care and general healthcare

● Other duties as assigned

SCHEDULE:

● For full-time candidates, Tuesday through Saturday, 8am- 5pm

● Some evening shifts may be required

Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania is a Drug Free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does 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 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.

We can’t be leading the delivery of comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare without you! APPLY NOW

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15222: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person