Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Bedford Heights Surgical Center - BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $19.99 - $22.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care
Description
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.
(Please note that amounts will be prorated for part-time hires)
As a socially responsible health care employer and provider, we require our associates to show proof of annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations unless approved exemption is provided. Additional information will be provided by HR upon hire.
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 Bedford Heights Surgical Center.
SUMMARY
Performs a variety of client care services in accordance with agency policies and in a courteous and professional manner. Provides abortion information to clients, assists with abortion procedures and performs clerical functions, while ensuring quality client care and excellent customer service. The Abortion Care Assistant provides direct services in abortion care and is responsible for customer service skills in person. Must be pleasant, courteous and helpful. Requires an understanding of and commitment to quality healthcare and excellence in customer service; practice these values in relation with internal and external customers. Supports the revenue cycle through accurately and effectively managing cash collections, verifications, sliding fee scale, daily closing procedures, and charge closing procedures, and other related processes.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?
Our Mission
We protect, promote, and provide empowered health care for people throughout Ohio.
- We respect and honor all people
- We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment for patients and staff
- We provide health care - without judgment
- We maintain responsible business practices
- We regularly demonstrate our shared organizational workplace values and standards in order to educate and care for the communities that we serve
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 CAN EXPECT
- Customized interactive training and on-boarding program
- Gain and/or strengthen your experience in areas such as
- Collecting vital statistics
- Lab Techniques
- Injections administration
- Phlebotomy
- Proficiency in industry leading electronic health record system
- Opportunities to be promoted from within for those that demonstrate proficiencies and understanding of standard operating procedures over time and a commitment to positive patient experience
- Be a part of a team that provides critical health care and education to Ohioans
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- 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.
- Registers and schedules patients for services
- Determines client fees for abortion services.
- Collects, Posts, and Reconciles payments per all PPGOH billing and financial policies.
- Provides client with correct forms and ensures forms are completed in abortion services.
- 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.
- Provides pregnancy testing, information, and referrals.
- Collects and 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.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certification in Medical Assisting required.
- OBGYN and recovery room experience in a healthcare setting desirable; family planning experience preferred.
- Experience demonstrating good communication skills.
- Trustworthy nonjudgmental manner.
- Ability to work with individuals of a diverse socioeconomic background.
- 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)
PPGOH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC), may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role
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