Patient Care Assistant
Full Time - Union 23.5 - 23.5 USD per-hour-wageJob Overview
Commitment to Health Equity: Planned Parenthood serves diverse communities, including those in medically underserved areas, ensuring everyone has access to quality care. Our mission is: Care. No matter what.
Commitment to Diversity: Diversity is our strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where employees from all backgrounds feel valued, heard, and empowered to succeed. Join a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where compassion, respect, and advocacy are at the heart of our work.
Commitment to Advocacy: We are a leader in policy discussions, education, and outreach to improve reproductive healthcare access for all.
Position Summary:
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is a vital member of our health center team, delivering both front-desk support and direct patient care with compassion and professionalism. This role combines administrative duties—like check-ins, appointment scheduling, and patient communication—with hands-on clinical support, such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, and documenting in electronic health records. PCAs play a key role in ensuring every patient feels welcomed, respected, and supported throughout their visit.
Commitment to Health Equity: Planned Parenthood serves diverse communities, including those in medically underserved areas, ensuring everyone has access to quality care. Our mission is: Care. No matter what.
Commitment to Diversity: Diversity is our strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where employees from all backgrounds feel valued, heard, and empowered to succeed. Join a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where compassion, respect, and advocacy are at the heart of our work.
Commitment to Advocacy: We are a leader in policy discussions, education, and outreach to improve reproductive healthcare access for all.
Position Summary:
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is a vital member of our health center team, delivering both front-desk support and direct patient care with compassion and professionalism. This role combines administrative duties—like check-ins, appointment scheduling, and patient communication—with hands-on clinical support, such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, and documenting in electronic health records. PCAs play a key role in ensuring every patient feels welcomed, respected, and supported throughout their visit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the first point of contact—greeting patients, guests, and escorts with warmth and respect
- Manage check-ins, check-outs, appointment coordination, and contraceptive supply sales
- Measure and record vital signs; assist with clinical procedures and lab tasks under supervision
- Ensure accurate and respectful documentation in patient records
- Deliver health education and support informed consent processes
- Keep the health center safe, clean, and well-stocked in alignment with patient care protocols
- Collaborate with staff and contribute to a community of learning and respect
Qualifications:
- ✅ High School Diploma or GED required; medical assistant education a plus
- ✅ 1–3 years of experience preferred, especially in community health settings
- ✅ Cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to racial equity in healthcare
- ✅ Comfort working with diverse patients, including LGBTQ+ individuals
- ✅ Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- ✅ Ability to lift 30 lbs and remain active throughout the shift
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
A supportive, team-oriented work culture.
Why Work With Us?
💡Inclusive Workforce: We are actively building a workforce that reflects the people we serve.
🚀Leadership Opportunities: We believe in mentorship, career growth, and supporting under-represented professionals.
💜Impact-Driven Culture: Be part of a mission-centered team that is reshaping healthcare from the inside out.
Commitment to Equity
PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term, meaningful change. We are actively working to build a culture that reflects the communities we serve and embodies cultural humility, recognizing that advancing health equity begins within our own organization. We are taking steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work.
We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous people of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and working-class people for all our positions.
Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on individual qualifications and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under law. PPLM is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process.