Medical Assistant

Planned Parenthood Great Plains has provided access to sexual and reproductive health care since 1935. The high-quality, expert, and compassionate care we provide is shown through our empathetic and supportive staff members. Past challenges, and those we face today, have served only to solidify PPGP’s commitment to our patients and the community. We continue to reflect on the progress we have made over the last eight decades and look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a world of informed reproductive freedom. Join our dedicated team and “Care. No matter what.”__________________________________________
Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for this 21st century health care provider and advocacy organization dedicated to upholding the standard for providing high quality sexual and reproductive health care, providing education that promotes informed proud and authentic sexuality, and changing the culture through proactive advocacy to ensure equality in reproductive and sexual decision making.    The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for providing abortion patient care, post-surgical care for patients, patient education, completing lab tests, and diagnostic ultrasonic services. The CMA collaborates with Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants and/or Reproductive Health Assistants to ensure the highest level of patient care and customer service. The CMA will participate in a team approach to patient care and communicate effectively and sensitively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds and ages while serving as a patient advocate. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares for patient examinations and procedures by checking equipment; reading provider orders; setting-up equipment. 
• Conducts courteous and confidential patient interviews and accurately enters data into EPIC. Communicates patient needs to Nurse Practitioner, Surgical Nurse Supervisor and/or Physician. 
• Instructs patients on process to ensure cooperation and optimum test results and readies patients for their care. 
• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols. Follows prescribed safety standards in operations of ultrasound equipment. Maintains ultrasound equipment in appropriate operating condition. 
• Assists with patient education and laboratory and recovery room duties. 
• Obtains patient’s vital signs, draws blood, performs pregnancy tests and assists with other exams.  
• Conducts tests according to CLIA standards and adheres to OSHA regulations when handling biological material.  Performs all test control levels. 
• Provides non-judgmental counseling to clients by providing support and information on reproductive and sexual health issues, including family planning methods, abortion services and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. 
• Adheres to all HIPAA and patient privacy and confidentiality regulations. 
• Participates in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established productivity and revenue cycle goals. 

Competencies

   

Requirements

• Professional CMA licensure valid in the state of Missouri
• ACLS certification required; IV certification preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays and evenings
• One to two years’ experience in clinical setting; women's health care experience preferred
• Ability to successfully operate autoclave, centrifuge and blood pressure equipment
• Possess ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional posture
• Experience with electronic medical records systems required; prior working knowledge of Epic preferred
• Prior experience with sonography preferred
• Travel throughout the affiliate as needed
• Bilingual a plus  ________________________________________Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)PPGP is wholly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We firmly commit to the creation of an environment that values racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, where all individuals feel they are treated fairly, respectfully, and are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our commitment is essential to PPGP’s mission of ensuring reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for all individuals. We are committed to supporting employees, applicants, patients, volunteers and vendors with diverse backgrounds. Our vision is to foster a workplace culture that is a safe space where all employees feel included and comfortable sharing their experiences. We demonstrate our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion when we:·         Demonstrate and Expect Transparency and Accountability·         Educate and Support the Development of our PPGP community·         Practice Effective Communication·         Foster Trust by Being Responsive to the Needs of our PPGP community·         Demonstrate the Use of Inclusive Practices·         Display the Ability to Cultivate Belonging
  EOE/AA—PPGP is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQIA+.
  THE WORK OF PPGPPlanned Parenthood Great Plains has been a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for more than 85 years, serving women, men, and families in communities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Each year, we provide care to more than 30,000 people across our four-state region through in-clinic and telehealth appointments. We believe that every person deserves to have access to the resources and information they need in order to make decisions about their own health.PPGP serves people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. PPGP’s medical staff includes board certified OB/GYN and family medicine physicians, as well as advanced practice clinicians including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. PPGP’s clinicians provide sexual and reproductive health care, perform examinations, and diagnose and treat infections. PPGP also provides comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education, and our sister corporation, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, is a leading advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people in our region.