Planned Parenthood of Maryland

Planned Parenthood of Maryland

Medical Assistant

1866 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21208

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Customer SupportEpicPatient CareCommunicationTime ManagementOSHA

About the role

  • Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens.
  • We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.
  • Review with and give to patient all PPM education sheets concerning their visit/services/procedures and contraceptive choices.

Responsibilities

  • Qualifies for PSLF and other PPFA Student Loan support
  • Document patient's decisions on chart.

Requirements

  • Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.

Nice to have

  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently required.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Epic Patient Management Software is a plus!

Skills

  • Has contact with employees, patients and outside agencies, furnishing and obtaining information.
  • Requires a cooperative and courteous attitude, as well as excellent phone and communication skills.

Compensation

  • OSHA Category: Tasks performed by this position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
  • All employees are required to have Rubella immunization and Tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment, with annual Tuberculosis testing thereafter; all employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B immunization at any time at no charge.
  • CME/CEU annual budget & 3 days of paid time for Development

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Ten Paid Holidays.
  • License & Certification Renewal Reimbursement
  • Educational Assistance/Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
  • Provide empathetic, non-judgmental, non-directive educational counseling sessions to clients.
  • Ensure informed consent via information and education about the medical procedures, requested/required laboratory tests, and methods of contraception to assure understanding of risks and complications.
  • Assure that patient is firm in decision to receive services from PPM, including medical procedures/examinations, medications, and testing.
  • Assist during medical examination.

Equal opportunity

  • Statement: Planned Parenthood of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves or absence, compensation, and training.
  • Applicants must pass Criminal Background Screening and the Right to Work in the United States.
  • PPM Requires COVID-19 Vaccination as part of Employment.

This listing is sourced directly from Planned Parenthood of Maryland's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.