HCA I Float
Company: Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region
Location: Dayton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description JOB SUMMARY As a health center team member, provides
high quality, patient-focused reproductive and sexual health
services with a focus on customer service, confidentiality, and
efficiency. Performs duties to support and enhance clinical and
operational activities within scope of knowledge, experience and
training. Fully participate in all health center efforts related to
patient care, customer service, productivity and clinic flow using
a team centered approach. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS HCA I will provide
the essential functions of Patient Access or Clinical Support.
Patient Access: Respond to patient telephone calls giving basic
information, scheduling appointments and discussing fees in a
professional manner according to Planned Parenthood guidelines.
Complete patient registration in patient management system
according to workflow and policy. Ensure proper consents are signed
and payment is collected when necessary. Complete “check-out”
process for patients according to workflow and policy. Ensures
services rendered are submitted in the patient management system
and collects payment as necessary. Complete end of day process
which includes but is not limited to balancing and depositing
money, reconciling credit cards, and printing applicable reports.
On a daily basis scrub schedule, complete insurance verifications,
and make reminder calls as needed. Provide patient information
including review of exam findings and provide, as appropriate,
supplies, birth control method instructions, referrals and
follow-up appointments as directed by clinician. Provide STI, birth
control, HIV, PEP/PrEP, GAC, and other sexual & reproductive health
education as needed. Uses patient management system to communicate
patient medical needs to clinician, communicating with patient
and/or calling in prescriptions as directed by clinician.
Understand and participate in clinical referral and follow-up
process in consultation with clinician and health center manager.
Release and request medical records in compliance with policy and
protocol. Provide school/work excuses as requested. Complete Good
Faith Estimates in compliance with the National Security Act and
affiliate policies. Participate in center initiatives including but
not limited to, patient donation programs and point of sale
surveys. Participate in maintaining general upkeep of the facility
by keeping lobbies, reception area and other rooms tidy and
disinfected. Checks office supplies and restocks as needed. Alerts
supervisor of issues or concerns. Surgery center only: obtain
required documentation for minors Clinical Support: Perform lab
work appropriate to the visit type following CLIA and OSHA
guidelines. Collect vitals, venipunctures, point of care tests, and
STI screenings, in accordance with protocols and guidelines. Handle
lab specimens according to OSHA and safety guidelines. Maintain
appropriate lab records following CLIA and OSHA guidelines. Prepare
and handle medication according to state Pharmacy Board and
affiliate policy. Administer medication, including injections, when
delegated by a clinician. Assure informed consent for services is
provided and required consents signed. Conduct client intake in
patient management system providing sexual and reproductive health
care education, including but not limited to birth control, STI’s,
HIV, PEP/PrEP and Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT). Review
patient medical, reproductive, family, and social history and note
specific issues for clinician to address during visit. Provide
pregnancy testing and options counseling providing necessary
information and referrals; ensure visit is documented according to
workflow in electronic medical record. Complete all necessary
information in the patient’s electronic health record and ensure
documentation is completed and filed. Determine financial
responsibility through using current processes and procedures.
Prepare and set up exam room appropriate to visit type and assist
the clinician as needed during the patient visit. Review exam
findings with patients as appropriate, including instructions,
follow up appointments and referrals. Ensure exam rooms are fully
stocked, cleaned/disinfected and ready for use. Stock supplies and
maintain lab equipment. Complete daily, weekly and monthly quality
assurance checks as outlined in policies and protocols. Processes
instruments according to OSHA manual. Understand and participate in
clinical referral and follow-up process in consultation with
clinician and health center manager. Release and request medical
records in compliance with policy and protocol. Ensures medications
and other supplies maintain adequate stock to avoid unnecessary
service interruptions. Informs Health Center Manager if stock
becomes low. Completes monthly inventory. Observes all infection
prevention protocols. Alerts supervisor of issues or concerns.
Surgery center only: Assist physician and support patient during
procedure as necessary. Perform intra-operative ultrasound with
direct surgeon. Assist with preparation, cleaning, sterilization,
and stocking equipment and rooms. Prior to surgery, provide
supportive education, assure informed consent, and complete
necessary forms for patient records Assist nursing staff in
recovery room with patient care and tasks assigned by nurses.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED.
Demonstrated customer service skills Willingness to work in a
fast-paced environment while maintaining resiliency when faced with
adversity. Able to speak and write English. Basic clerical and math
skills required. Able to work flexible hours, including some
evenings and weekends. Able to float to health centers to work as
needed. Have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and
appropriate insurance. Preferred Qualifications Certificate or
professional training in healthcare Experience in sexual and
reproductive health care Relevant work experience in non-profit
Electronic Medical Record experience CPR certification Competencies
& Required Skills Attention to detail: Quickly identify
discrepancies and provide feedback. Business Knowledge: Understands
products and services; knowledgeable of operations and fiscal
responsibilities. Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely
in speaking and writing; facilitates communication with others as
appropriate. Effectively communicates across differences related to
race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual
orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, or ability.
Confidentiality: Able to manage information in a way that honors
all parties; acts with integrity and professionalism. Abides by
HIPAA policy in every aspect of their work. Strategic thinking:
Able to develop strategies and evaluate the impact of alternative
decisions in support of PPSWOs projects. Management: Plans
resources, organizes and adjusts to achieve goals. Organization:
Outstanding organizational skills: able to work with a variety of
external and internal departments to ensure expectations are set
and achieved. Objectivity: Able to see all aspects of a situation
and present non-biased solutions. Relationship building: Ability to
work and build trust across cultural differences; have a high level
of self-awareness, empathy, and humility in interpersonal
interactions. Technology/Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office
products.
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