Clinic Assistant (30hrs/wk) - Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York - Plattsburgh, NY






POSITION SUMMARY: Provides education and patient care under the supervision of a RN/Provider related to family planning, pregnancy and options counseling, reproductive health, abortion, colposcopy, LEEP and sexually transmitted infections for males and females.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
Customer Service Skills


  • Greets patients and visitors in a positive friendly manner.

  • Collaborates with clinical and non clinical team members to provide excellent internal and external customer service and satisfaction.

  • Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.

Clinic Support


  • Understands and demonstrates compliance with PPNCNY’s policies and procedures related to providing patients with birth control supplies.

  • Accurately documents in the medical records.

  • Retrieves medical records for internal and external quality management audits or as required.

  • Prepares patient charts for all clinic visits.

  • Transfers and receives patient medical records according to policy and procedure, including maintaining archived records.

  • Demonstrates accuracy in receiving, documenting and filing of patient laboratory results in accordance with PPNCNY procedures.

  • Responsible for patient reminder calls, reschedules cancellations and no show patient visits.

  • Works as a part of a team to maximize productivity standards of 4 patients per hour.

  • Reviews monthly financial and patient visit reports.

Patient Care


  • Under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides non-judgmental education and care related to family planning, reproductive health and STI’s for males and females.

  • Interviews patients on entrance to the clinic prior to the exam.

  • Review patient plan of care and reinforces teaching documented by the clinician.

  • Provides interventions as ordered by clinician, and documents in patient medical record according to PPNCNY, PPFA, DOH, and NAF standards and guidelines.

  • Initiates and completes follow up as ordered by clinical staff regarding abnormal labs and test results according to follow up protocols.

  • Provides support ,under the supervision of a RN/LPN/Provider, to patients receiving colposcopy,LEEP and Abortion services according to surgical standards and protocols.

  • Assures clinic has adequate supplies in stock to deliver patient care. Completes inventory on a monthly basis and completes request for supplies to be ordered. Prepares clinic exam rooms for clinic visits.

  • Restocks exam, intake and medication rooms daily to assure efficient patient flow under the general supervision of licensed staff.

  • Performs various medical lab functions, collecting blood and urine specimens, pregnancy testing, blood pressure, hemoglobin, weight and height while using aseptic technique and universal precautions.

  • Provides HIV counseling and testing under clinical staff guidance.

  • Accurately documents in the medical record. Writes legibly.

  • Complies with HIPAA rules and regulations.

  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


  • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and data with

accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility while maintaining confidentiality.


  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability work cooperatively with internal

and external customers of diverse backgrounds.


  • Excellent verbal, written and computer skills.

  • Commitment to PPNCNY core values of teamwork, compassion,

confidentiality and quality care.


  • Acceptance and understanding of PPNCNY Personnel Policies.

  • Ability to travel to other centers as needed

  • Current certification in BLS/CPR.

  • Ability to travel to other centers.

  • Willingness to work flexible hours.

  • Assists in training of new employees.

  • Valid drivers license

Job Type: Part-time


Required experience:


  • Family Planning/GYN office experience preferred: 1 year

Required education:


  • High school or equivalent





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