Medical Assistant

Why Planned Parenthood?

Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job.  It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.

In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.

About our Medical Assistant Phlebotomy position

Under the supervision and direction of the Health Center Manager, provides support to patients and co-workers by performing with accuracy and timeliness, a variety of clinical and administrative tasks in different areas of the health center.

What will you be doing

Providing non-judgmental, client-oriented care, and providing accurate information by answering questions and providing appropriate resources.

Assisting with optimizing patient flow to keep appointments on schedule.

Establishing and preparing documents for patient records and patient services.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting patients by responding to reports and coordinating services from appropriate personnel or departments as needed.

Utilizing comprehensive knowledge or birth control methods and reproductive health services to provide patient education.

Providing Planned Parenthood Patient Education Sheets, (PES) and Informed Consent Forms, (ICF) Client and offers Planned Parenthood services or community resources for identified patient's needs.

Optimizing patient satisfaction and efficient use of provider time by providing patient education to each type of visit, ensuing that exam rooms are adequately stocked and prepared prior to visit.

Completing patient intake, preparing exam rooms, rooming patients, assisting the clinician, performing lab tests, providing injections, ordering and maintaining supplies, and variety of task which require demonstrating a knowledge of universal precautions, sterile techniques and hazardous waste disposal.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years in a healthcare setting.

National Medical Assistant Certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications. Experience with electronics health records.

Salary Range:

$ $29.14 hourly

Position Type:

Full-time – Tacoma Health Center

Tuesday – Saturday 37.5 hours/week

This is a union role – United Food & Commercial Workers 3000

Benefits Eligibility:

This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits.  As part of our total compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short and long-term disability and life insurance.  For additional information about our benefits program, please send an email to 

Other Information:

All of our employees must present proof of receiving a current flu shot vaccination prior to their first day of employment.

What we expect from you.

• That you adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• That you always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
• That you take action to support our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• That you always support and model our customer service standards.
• That you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.

Our commitment to diversity:

At PPGNHAIK, we've outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; recruit diverse qualified candidates of different backgrounds, lived experiences, and talents; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state and federal laws.