Medical Assistant - Surgical Services

Hiring Incentive

$1,000 $250 on first pay and then $750 on first pay following successful completion of 6 months. Must still be employed, full/part-time, and in good standing at the time of each payout.

About the role

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking mission-minded Associates to join us as full time (37.5 per week) Medical Assistant to serve our patients at our East Columbus Surgical Center.

Responsibilities

• Provides abortion clients with accurate information regarding PPGOH services, including questions pertaining to abortion and contraception options as well as funding sources.
• Prepares and maintains patient medical records.
• Maintains accurate records for patient registration, medical records, lab testing, etc.
• Verifies and correctly documents client payment method for abortion services as well as accurately determines eligibility for funding or private pay.
• Schedules patients for services.
• Determines client fees for abortion services.
• Collections, Posts, and Reconciles payments per all PPGOH billing and financial policies.
• Transfers/documents required information in the medical record checking the accuracy of all data per PPGOH protocol.
• Assists in surgical procedures.
• Provides appropriate and accurate patient education and information in abortion services.
• Pregnancy testing, information, and referrals.
• Collects, prepares lab specimens, including venipuncture and urine collection.
• Prepares abortion rooms and maintains cleanliness and inventory of the lab area and exam rooms.
• Handles medical waste utilizing universal precautions.
• Communicates with co-workers to keep client visits moving in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sensitivity and a nonjudgmental manner in dealing with sexuality and sensitive issues with clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.
• OBGYN and recovery room experience in a healthcare setting desirable; family planning experience preferred.
• Experience demonstrating good communication skills.
• Trustworthy nonjudgmental manner.
• Commitment to the ethos, values, and service standards of Planned Parenthood.
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly desired (Interchange with Somali or Nepali depending on site).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical (90% employer-paid base medical plans for single coverage)
• Dental
• Vision (100% employer paid)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
• Accidental Death & Disability (100% employer paid)
• Long Term/Short Term Disability (100% employer paid)
• 401(k) with matching employer contribution up to 4%
• Nine (9) paid holidays per year
• Two (2) paid floating holidays per year
• Financial incentive program for certified bilingual staff

What You Will Do

See responsibilities section for detailed tasks.

What You Will Bring

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Promises to Our Associates

See the benefits section for details.

About Us

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH) is an equal opportunity employer. We care for our business by ensuring that all of our decisions regarding the employment relationship, including the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity. As a matter of PPGOH policy we affirm that we respect and honor all people and we will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. In addition to the above commitments, PPGOH seeks to have employees that reflect the broad diversity of those that we serve and we encourage all who are ready to be In This Together to apply.