Medical Assistant/HCA - Tempe

SUMMARY The Health Care Assistant is responsible for the performance of front and back-office duties in Planned Parenthood Health Centers. Health Care Assistants are not guaranteed work at any particular Health Center. PPAZ reserves the right to move Health Care Assistants to any Health Center, as needed, for business purposes. PPAZ, from time to time, adjusts its Health Center schedules and, therefore, Health Care Assistants may be required to change their weekly work schedule and total hours worked. GENERAL PRIORITIES Front Office • Front desk reception - greets clients in a professional, friendly manner. • Provides general information and patient education including discussing pregnancy options. • Schedules appointments. • Maintains medical records - prepares patient charts with proper forms. • Pharmaceutical supply visits - Ensures that supplies are stocked. • Billing and cash handling DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES Back Office • Inventory and maintenance • Instrument sterilization • Patient education - evaluates patient needs for education on an individual basis • Laboratory testing