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Clinical Assistant (Bilingual preferred)

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, Ogden, UT, United States


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
The Ogden Clinic is looking for a full time 40‑hour a week employee. In a teamwork environment, 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.

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 person's needs.

Assure center opening, closing, maintenance and cleanliness of the clinic is completed as scheduled.

Performs routine office duties, including answering the telephone, making appointments, providing referrals, explaining and collecting fees, and entering client information into the 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, non‑biased information to all clients about all FDA approved birth control methods and information for those seeking abortion in accordance with PPAU policy and medical guidelines.

Assists medical provider in the examination and procedure‑surgical 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.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.

2 years of clinical experience.

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 preferred, not required.

Salary and Benefits
Salary: $20.00–$21.00 per hour. Upon passing the Spanish proficiency exam, hourly pay increases by $1.00.

Affordable medical and dental benefits.

Voluntary vision, pet insurance, accident & identity protection benefits.

Company‑paid basic life insurance.

Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.

403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match.

Generous paid time off.

13 paid holidays, including a float holiday and a birthday holiday.

Free subscription to CALM.

Eight weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of service.

Unlimited access to the EAP (Employee Assistants Plan).

A caring and empowering workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

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