Procedural Medical Assistant - Park Hill

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains • Denver, CO, US • 4d ago

Anticipated Closing Date: 07/01/2025

Position: Procedural Medical Assistant
Reports to: Health Center Manager
Position Hourly Pay: $22.25 per hour
If you have an active medical assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA): $23.62 per hour
Hourly, Non-Exempt. Benefits Eligible

This is the job for you if you are excited to be in the medical field and are looking to learn medical skills including blood draws and collecting and processing lab samples. You have a high school degree, GED or High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, and want to provide excellent patient care to all no matter what.
Spanish-speaking candidates preferred but not required.

Paid Medical Assistant Training, No Experience Necessary!
Non-Exempt, Benefits Eligible
Our training provides a pathway to becoming a Certified Medical Assistant, which can save you thousands in tuition and fees!

Schedule: Alternating Schedule, Benefits Eligible

Week 1: 37hrs/week

Monday: 8am - 5pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8am - 6pm

Week 2: 32hrs/week

Monday: 8am - 5pm

Tuesday & Wednesday: 8am - 5pm

Saturday: 8am - 3pm

The Objective: To support the health care team in providing quality reproductive health care, including procedural abortion services.

Success: You will know you are successful when the provider is supported in providing quality care in compliance with regulations and key performance indicators, and the patient is provided exceptional patient care experience.

Snapshot: You will spend much of your day on your feet and on the move. You will support the clinician in providing care through direct patient contact such as vitals, phlebotomy, and equipment sterilization, etc. You will be required to operate in a highly regulated medical and laboratory environment, keeping strict confidentiality, infection control, and medical protocols. You will lift boxes and unpack supplies. You will work with vulnerable patient populations.

Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have reliable transportation
Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA), or must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire (except NM.)
Must complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire
Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire

Key Approaches to the Work:

Get-Stuff-Done orientation

Skilled Communicator

Strong attention to detail

Equity and Inclusion Champion

Primary Areas of Responsibility/Essential Functions:

Under the supervision and delegation of the ordering provider, you will support the provider in a culturally competent and destigmatizing patient-centered manner in compliance with all regulations, including but not limited to PPRM’s Medical Standards & Guidelines, pharmacy, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA regulations.

Clinical:

Perform vital signs and collect patient information such as patient allergies, medication list, etc.
Collect patient specimens such as blood and urine for appropriate tests.
Perform basic point of care lab tests such as pregnancy tests, including select delegated CLIA waived tests and related controls.
Accurately document collected information and test results in the medical record.
Perform venipuncture and injections with training and competency validation.
Perform basic dating ultrasound following training and competency validation.
Dispense medications and supplies.
Sanitize exam rooms and medical equipment including use of autoclave and ultrasound-cleaning equipment.
Assist the provider in clinical procedures such as abortion, IUD placement, cervical cancer screening, etc.
Act as a chaperone during patient exams or procedures, as needed.
Escorting patients throughout the health center and upon discharge.

Outpatient Surgical Care:

Clean, sanitize and prepare procedure rooms for procedural care, including abortions.
Prepare and maintain medical equipment and surgical instruments including regular use of autoclave and ultrasound-cleaning equipment.
Directly assist physician with equipment in abortion procedures as needed.
Prepare and process specimens for physician inspection, including products of conception (POC)
Stock and maintain procedure rooms.

Operations: You will assist with the upkeep of the health center operations in a variety of ways to facilitate all aspects of patient care, maintaining an organized and effective worksite, and jump in to support the team.

Act as a mandatory reporter per state and regulatory requirements.
Support patient follow-up which may include contacting patients by telephone, or electronic communications.
Assist with monitoring and ordering supplies to maintain accurate inventory of medications and materials required to ensure Health Center operations.
Assist with routine health center upkeep and cleaning, including stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
Contribute to research such as introducing opportunities for studies as patients check in, while rooming patients, etc.
Execute side tasks including but not limited to Birth Control by Mail, records release, special fund tracking, etc.

Abortion Care: We all work in abortion care, whether it is referrals, information, education, counseling, performing, scheduling, etc. In this role, you will provide direct care and services for patients who have or may be seeking abortion care with PPRM.

Benefits at PPRM include:
A predictable schedule and dedicated individualized paid training
401K/Safe Harbor Contributions (We contribute to your 401K after an allotted period of time)
Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage
Employee Loan Program
Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership
PPRM Internal Benefits Program
Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave
PTO and Sick Time
Float Holidays (You pick your holidays)
Bereavement Leave
And More!

COVID-19 Protocol: Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does 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 protected by applicable law.

About Us: Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission. Learn More

Education

Required

High School or better

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