Patient Care Associate - Schenectady

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
Schenectady, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in clinical patient intake and reproductive health education.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in patient intake and reproductive health education
    — “responsible for patient intake in the clinic and front desk, obtaining complete medical history”
  • Those who have worked in nonjudgmental healthcare settings with diverse populations
    — “We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay.”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with advocacy and community-focused healthcare delivery
    — “As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies”

Things to consider

  • Regular travel is required between health centers in Schenectady, Queensbury, and Saratoga
    — “This position also requires regular travel to additional health centers (Queensbury, Saratoga).”
  • Immunization and TB testing are mandatory prerequisites for employment
    — “Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases... and testing for tuberculosis.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience providing education on reproductive health and patient advocacy
    — “provides education about human sexuality, family planning, abortion, colposcopy, LEEP and general health education”
  • Emphasize your ability to work in diverse and inclusive environments
    — “PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
  • Showcase your ability to manage patient intake and front desk operations efficiently
    — “responsible for patient intake in the clinic and front desk”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • patient satisfaction
  • accurate medical history collection
Typical background
healthcare experiencecustomer service

Skills & requirements

Required

Patient IntakeMedical HistoryHealth Education

Preferred

Spanish

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Planned Parenthood of Greater New York via Lever

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is seeking a Patient Care Associate to join our Clinical Services team for a full-time 37.5 hour work week. This positions home location is based at our Schenectady, NY health center. This position also requires regular travel to additional health centers (Queensbury, Saratoga). 

At Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.  

We are a team of trusted health care providers, educators, and fierce advocates committed to advancing equity and improving health outcomes in communities that face systemic barriers to quality, innovative sexual and reproductive health services -- including birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and prevention, transgender hormone therapy, wellness exams, crisis counseling, and financial counseling. PPGNY also proudly provides compassionate, nonjudgmental abortion services. 

Picture yourself here: When you join PPGNY as a Patient Care Associate you will be responsible for patient intake in the clinic and front desk, obtaining complete medical history, provides education about human sexuality, family planning, abortion, colposcopy, LEEP and general health education, as applicable. 

PPGNY's benefits package includes:

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents

FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds

Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment

All positions at PPGNY require:

Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.

At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.

PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Source: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York careers (Lever)

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