Reproductive Health Specialist II-III

  • Full-time

Company Description

Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) provides health care and education services to more than 155,000 women, men, and young people at 23 locations, including 20 full-service health centers and 3 additional locations, in 20 counties throughout Northern California. We work to increase access to high-quality healthcare and to advance reproductive freedom by providing medical services, information and advocacy. Our organization has a current operating budget of $52 million and a staff of more than 450 dedicated professionals.

Job Description

PPNorCal is currently seeking a full-time Reproductive Health Specialist II-III to serve our clients at the Chico Health Center. The Reproductive Health Specialist reports to the Center Director and is an integral part of the Client Services department.

This is a non-exempt, full-time position, working 40 hours per week including evenings and Saturdays as needed.   Salary is $13.75 - $16.00/hour (DOE) plus a comprehensive benefits that includes Health Care Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision), ETO and 403B! 


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  

For Immediate consideration, apply directly online at: http://www.ppnorcal.org.  When applying, please combine your cover letter and resume into one document and attach as a "resume" with your on-line submission.  

 **Please note that submissions to this website that do not include an attached resume will not be reviewed or considered** 


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• As a member of our reproductive health care team, deliver prenatal, family planning and abortion services to our clients in accordance with affiliate-wide and center-specific protocols, policies and procedures.

• Perform general front office duties including front desk reception, answering phones, scheduling appointments and providing referrals.

• Provide general information regarding medical services, including education about birth control, pregnancy, preventative health care, infections, medications and treatments. Provide pregnancy options and HIV/AIDS testing and counseling.

• Ensure accurate completion and client understanding of all necessary forms.

• Accurately take client vitals and perform charting to include taking medical histories and documenting current medications and prescription refills.

• Prepare clients for examination and explain treatment procedures.

• Assist clinician during examinations, as needed.

• Ability to maintain professionalism and client confidentiality at all times.

• Ability to work in a busy environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising accuracy, attention to detail, and courtesy and respect to clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working in a health care setting preferred.

• Knowledge of medical assistant practices and reproductive health preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired

• Ability to work calmly, efficiently and represent the organization with a high degree of professionalism.

• Excellent customer service, problem solving, judgment, organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and to work independently and as a member of the team.

• Flexible and able to work in other health center locations, as requested.

• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays as needed.

• Ability to provide reproductive healthcare services to socioeconomically diverse populations with compassion.

• Ability to provide reproductive health care services with a non-judgmental, client-centered approach.

• Commitment to quality healthcare.

Additional Information

Planned Parenthood Northern California is an equal opportunity employer and works affirmatively to include diversity among its staff and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, income, marital status or any other irrelevant dimension of diversity. PPNorCal values collaboration between employees of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.