ABOUT THIS POSITION
Our West Valley Clinic is hiring a full-time (32 hours/week) Clinical Assistant, eligible for full benefits.
THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO WORK SATURDAYS.
In this team-based role, you’ll support a range of clinical and administrative functions. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, handling financial and clerical tasks, supporting facility upkeep, and helping train team members, interns/externs, and volunteers. You’ll also provide accurate information—within your training and scope—about Planned Parenthood services, resources, and care options, while delivering high-quality healthcare and an excellent patient experience.
We are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects and serves our communities. We encourage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Job Duties
- Ability to communicate with clients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and make a referral for service based on the persons needs.
- Assure center opening, closing, maintenance and cleanliness of the clinic is completed as scheduled
- Performs routine office duties, including, but not limited to, answering the telephone, making appointments, providing referrals, explaining and collecting fees, entering client information into computer.
- Maintains client record systems and lab results and ensures accurate input of information into the computer system
- Interviews clients according to client-centered education methods to obtain medical history and provide client education.
- Provides factual, nonbiased information to all clients about all FDA approved birth control methods and information those seeking abortion in accordance with PPAU policy and medical guidelines
- Assists medical provider in the examination and procedure-surgical rooms.
- Describes the difference between medical and surgical abortions.
- Performs phlebotomy, specific laboratory duties for abortion services including processing products of conception.
- Assures medical office is clean and appropriately stocked with proper equipment and supplies.
What we're looking for:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent is required
- 2 years of clinical experience
- Experience in a medical center setting,
- Education in the medical area or in family planning is preferred but not required.
- Computer competency is preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking Required.
- Saturday availability required.
As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is deeply invested in a people-first culture. We believe that exceptional care requires a team as multifaceted as the communities we serve. We welcome every individual who shares our commitment to reproductive freedom and high-quality healthcare.
Your unique path and the perspectives shaped by your lived experiences are what we value most. If you are passionate about doing good and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply—regardless of where your professional journey began. We look forward to hearing your story and seeing how your background can help us provide compassionate care to all.
Skills Required
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- 2 years of clinical experience
- Experience in a medical center setting
- Education in the medical area or in family planning
- Computer competency
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking
- Saturday availability
What We Do
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. Its mission is to empower Utahns of all ages to make informed choices about their sexual health, while ensuring access to affordable, quality healthcare and education, and protecting their right to do so across its health centers.
