Medical Assistant III- Advanced Skills Specialty (All Saturdays Required)
Greater San Diego, CA
Medical Services & Center Operations – Clinical/Medical /
Full time, 40 hrs, 4 days /
On-site
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is one of the largest providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Southern California, operating 20 health centers throughout our three-county region. Check out our new video, "We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest” for more information about our organization: https://bit.ly/WeArePPPSW.
Care. No Matter What.
Make a Difference Every Day With Advanced Skills That Matter
As a Medical Assistant III – Advanced Skills (Specialty Services), you’ll play a key role in providing compassionate, high-quality abortion and reproductive health care at one of our specialty centers operating 4+ days a week. You'll work side by side with clinicians and physicians to support patients through testing, screenings, education, and preparation for procedures.
This role is perfect for someone who loves a fast-paced, client-focused environment where every day brings new opportunities to help people. From prepping exam rooms to ensuring efficient and seamless care, your attention to detail and empathy will make all the difference.
You’ll be the welcoming, knowledgeable face patients count on, offering excellent, non-judgmental support with every interaction.
Compensation is $24.15/hr to $24.90/hr.
*Flex positions will receive an additional differential rate and mileage reimbursement.
What we’re looking for:
- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant or surgical technician program and 1+ years comparable clinical back office medical assistant experience.
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- 1+ years of PPPSW Medical Assistant experience.
- Experience in ambulatory or outpatient medical-surgical or specialty area preferred.
In this role, you get to:
- Greet clients with warmth and empathy, ensuring wait times are kept low and experiences are positive.
- Educate and empower clients with accurate, inclusive information to support informed choices.
- Collect medical histories, vital signs, and other key details to set the foundation for great care.
- Assist with options counseling, abortion education, and follow-up appointment coordination.
- Support procedures like 2nd trimester abortion care, vasectomies, and anesthesia prep.
- Handle POC (products of conception) responsibilities and recovery room support with sensitivity.
- Conduct point-of-care testing (Hgb, pregnancy, urine dipsticks) and lab work.
- Keep exam rooms stocked, equipment sterilized, and providers supported.
- Have respectful, informed conversations around difficult topics like STIs, sexual health, early teen risk factors, and more.
- Build trust through active listening, empathy, and patient-centered care.
- Monitor clinic flow to minimize wait times and enhance patient experience.
- Accurately input and update patient information in our Electronic Medical Record and Practice Management systems.
- Communicate and collaborate with the Medical Assistant Supervisor, Center Manager, and your team to keep everything on track.
- Jump in to assist with contraceptive services, in-center abortion and medication abortion care, colposcopy, LEEP, Essure, and vasectomy services.
- Educate clients about sterilization options with care and clarity.
- Keep up with essential trainings, emergency protocols, OSHA standards, and other regulatory requirements.
- Attend meetings and in-services to grow your knowledge and stay aligned with best practices.
- Prepare the center for opening or closing, helping to ensure a safe and efficient start and finish to each day.
- Contribute to center-wide goals for productivity, quality care, client satisfaction, and revenue cycle success.
$24.15 - $24.90 an hour
PPPSW Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Rate:
At Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) the philosophy behind our compensation efforts is to foster workplace equity by aligning pay and benefit structures with our Agency’s mission and values. These efforts are continuously evaluated as we work toward living out our social justice values as an employer. PPPSW recognizes that decisions about pay and benefits have significant impact on staff, and we work diligently to ensure all positions are compensated competitively as compared to other similar positions in the community.
The Affiliate establishes compensation supported by a position description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities and qualifications. In alignment with the Agency culture, PPPSW will strive to communicate openly and transparently about the goals of the Agency and the design of the compensation policies. The Agency will ensure the compensation program is administered in a manner that is consistent with Agency’s value of pay equity.
We are the power of Planned Parenthood.
We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, one of the largest and most prominent affiliates of the most iconic health care organization in the world. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide and the outstanding education we deliver.
We are a prominent and powerful team of health experts who work relentlessly to help our communities sustain their health and well-being. We adhere to the highest standards and protocols as we collaborate and care for people, without judgment.
100 years of advocating for our mission has secured our advancement, our future and our passion for practicing health care.
We are a team you can have fun with and a powerful movement you can be part of. Together we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights.
For those who feel that purpose is critical to their work, this is a gift.
In This Together.
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit our careers page for more information: www.pppswcareers.org
