Virginia League for Planned Parenthood·Chesapeake, Virginia
Supports health center activity through patient triage, education, and assisting licensed staff with exams and procedures. Responsible for medical documentation, laboratory tests, and maintaining clinic flow and supplies.
The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood is seeking a Health Care Assistant for our Chesapeake Clinic! This clinic is located in the Churchland area of Chesapeake.
The position supports all aspects of health center activity and service delivery, including patient triage and education, pre-op care, support of licensed staff, performance of waived laboratory tests and assisting with a variety of office duties. This is a fast paced work environment, so we are seeking a candidate who possesses strong time management and organizational skills.
Two years experience in the medical field, in a medical office and with patient care/education is required. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred but equivalent certifications such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomist, Patient Care Technicians will also be considered as comparable education. Similar positions not requiring a certification will be recognized as equivalent experience as long as required length of experience is met.
This is considered an entry level position. All entry level positions at VLPP have a starting hourly rate of $20.55/hr. Bilingual candidates will be offered an hourly rate of $21.55/hr with the successful completion of a 3rd party language proficiency test.
Earn more as you learn more - our Health Care Assistants have the opportunity to earn more money as they learn skills with us.
At Planned Parenthood our mission is to ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures. Founded in 1916, Planned Parenthood is a trusted health care provider, educator, and passionate advocate here in the U.S. as well as a strong partner to health and rights organizations around the world. Each year, Planned Parenthood delivers vital sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people.
Community is the heart of Planned Parenthood and we strive to be good neighbors in partnership with on-the-ground health and rights organizations. Our expert health care professionals are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and affordable care. No matter what. As a leader in sexual and reproductive services, Planned Parenthood is proud to serve the diverse needs of local communities through a national network of more than 600 health centers operated by our affiliates.
Planned Parenthood health centers provide a wide range of services — namely preventive care, including birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and screenings for cervical and other cancers. Our dedicated doctors, nurses, and support staff take time to not only talk with patients, but to see them for who they are as individuals and support the life they envision for themselves.
Requires a high school diploma and two years of experience in a medical office with patient care. Certification as a CMA, CNA, or Phlebotomist is preferred but equivalent experience is accepted.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.
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