Health Care Assistant - Planned Parenthood
Riverhead, NY 11901
About the Job
Care. No Matter What.
Position Summary:
- We will train for the right candidate including: 2/4-year college grads seeking a health care career, Medical Assistants, Nurse Aides, Phlebotomists, Hemo Techs, Health Center Licensed Practical Nurses, Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides
- Serves as a fundamental member of the health center operations and clinical support team. Successfully completes assigned support tasks under supervision of center management and licensed clinical staff. Provides essential assistance to maximize center flow, patient satisfaction, safety of PPHP’s services, and internal customer service.
- Handle all front desk functions as assigned including patient reception, check-in/ check-out, observation and maintenance of the waiting room, and observe and report back to center management to assist with patient flow and customer service.
- Receive and make phone calls, handle mail and deliveries to the center as assigned; assures supplies are received and unpacked according to procedures
- Demonstrate proficiency in the electronic health record and practice management system.
- Explains and offers available entitlement programs to patients, and assists in enrolling them.
- Assemble any necessary paperwork (such as instructional packets) and any fundamental chart information for clinical staff.
- Handle lab results under supervision, including calling patients with results and scheduling any required returns to medical center visits.
- Maintain electronic and medical chart functions as assigned including filing, scanning, purging, archiving.
- Maintain knowledge of and comply with agency security procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork; understand the interaction between this position and others with whom the position works directly and indirectly.
- Participate in all center efforts to meet, adhere to and manage center fiscal goals relative to revenue and expenses.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
$21.25 per hour, after successful completion of probationary period increase to $21.75 per hour. PPHP offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Voluntary Benefits, may be eligible for (Paid) Maternity Leave after one year of employment, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Preceptorship Bonus, Quarterly Bonus program and a 401(k) Plan with a match. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable including location, specialty, service line, years of relevant or relatable experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity.
Source : Planned Parenthood
