Spanish Bilingual Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Uptown Minneapolis
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$2500 HIRING BONUS!
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Starting Wage for BMA: $21.50/hour – BLPN: $26.00/hour
At Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS), we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of young people and families with empathy, care and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.
Under immediate supervision of the Clinical Lead or Clinic Manager, the Bilingual Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse performs routine clinic duties associated with a reproductive health program within the scope of their Medical Assistant training. Provides excellent customer service. Performs related work as directed. Bilingual Medical Assistants/Licensed Practical Nurses are advocates in implementing our mission of “Affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.” Perform other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Interview and screen patients, conduct patient history review, prepare patients for
examinations/procedures. Monitor patient vital signs.
● Perform routine laboratory tests including venipuncture. Communicate lab test results to clinician.
● Process receipt of incoming lab results.
● Set up exam rooms and prepare patients for clinician or physician visits
● Provide factual patient education. Provide additional education after clinician or RN assessment,
including explanations of all FDA approved birth control methods. Provide unbiased specific
instruction on the client’s selected birth control method.
● Assist clinician as needed.
● With on-site RN/Clinician/Physician supervision administer injections, contraceptive supplies,
emergency medications, and treatment medications as ordered by clinician or physician.
● Assure inventory control of clinic and contraceptive supplies including ordering, stocking,
inventory reconciliation and tracking.
● Communicate PPNCS protocols, policy and procedures to clinicians and staff as appropriate.
Assure clinic manuals are up-to-date (e.g., clinic, lab, safety, SMP).
● Provide factual, unbiased information to clients seeking abortion. Describe the difference between
medication and surgical abortion.
● Inform patients 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 patients’ needs.
● Follow all laws regarding mandatory reporting.
Work Hours: Full time 32-35 hours/week.
Hours will include 10:00am – 8:00pm during the week and rotating weekends from 10:00am – 6:30pm. This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, long-term disability, life insurance, PTO, extended illness leave, volunteer time off, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan.
Required Qualifications
● High School diploma or equivalent
● Current CPR certification
• Completion of a Medical Assisting diploma program or Associate degree in Medical Assisting
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• Current LPN license
● Bilingual language skills (Spanish).
Preferred Qualifications
● Reproductive health experience
● Current certification/registration through the AAMA/ARMA
● Experience working with high risk and/or diverse populations
Planned Parenthood Northern Central States supports people of all ages in making responsible choices and planning their futures. We are an organization committed to creating and fostering an environment that leads to engaged employees, and we believe engaged employees results in satisfied customers and exceptional experiences.
When you work for Planned Parenthood you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.
Planned Parenthood is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that effectively employs the skills and talents of all employees in our organization. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of their race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status or status with regard to public assistance. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position. AA/EEO
Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.
To apply, visit: http://bit.ly/SpanishMAPPNCS
