Temp Medical Assistant - Back Office

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast

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San Luis Obispo, CA on site Until 10/7/2026 First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants regardless of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, and all other protected categories by applicable law.
 
PPCCC is a trusted provider of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care along California’s Central Coast. Each year, PPCCC provides 28,000 people on the central coast with health care services; including sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, vasectomies, and safe and legal abortion care at our six health center locations. PPCCC also provides comprehensive sexuality education programs to help adults and teens make healthy decisions, prevent unintended pregnancies, and avoid sexually transmitted infection.
 

JOB SUMMARY:               
Primarily responsible for activities related to clients seeking reproductive services specifically patient intake for reproductive health services.  Must be able to work on computers and assist clients in a patient, non-judgmental, empathetic manner and provide excellent customer service with a tone that is nurturing and accommodating to all.
 
Essential Functions
Adhere to Planned Parenthood California Central Coast policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain patient records, checking for completeness, errors, signatures
Work to ensure patient satisfaction. Establish rapport with clients, remaining cognizant of and responsive to needs for medical and educational care delivered in a professional, expedient manner.
Provide patient education regarding reproductive, abortion & sterilization services.
 
Qualifications
Medical Assistant Certification is required.
Ability to relate to diverse communities.
English-Spanish bilingual skills are desirable
Must be able to travel within PPCCC geographic area (Thousand Oaks to San Luis Obispo)
 
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast’s (PPCCC’s) compensation philosophy supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Each position has a salary based on market value and the organization’s pay levels.  The starting salary for this position is $ 26.57/hour with the opportunity for advancement.  As part of our commitment to pay equity, PPCCC does not negotiate salaries.
Pay Differential: $1.00/hour bilingual Spanish/English differential pay is offered upon passing the language assessment test. 
About this role

Summary

Assist with patient intake, maintain records, provide reproductive health education, ensure patient satisfaction.

Job title

Temp Medical Assistant - Back Office

Experience level

certification required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

San Luis Obispo, CA; travel within region required; remote not allowed

Salary

$0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical assistant certificationcomputer skillspatient relations

Preferred skills

bilingual Spanish-English

Specializations

reproductive healthpatient intakemedical recordsbilingualpatient education
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

On-site City