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# Health Center Associate - Cobb at Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.
- **Location:** Cobb/marietta, GA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ppse/8f06e034-d9e4-40ab-af19-54276a996932

## Job description

Job Title: Health Center Associate I Location: Marietta, Georgia Reports To: Health Center Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary: $20 per hour

## SUMMARY

The Health Center Associate I is a full-time member of the healthcare team and assists clinicians and staff in providing the highest level of care and service to patients.  The Health Center Associate I performs a wide array of duties in supporting patient services and clinical care in the health center, including front office, intake, medical assisting, laboratory, and other clinical services.  This role provides clinical, educational, and administrative services under the direction of the Health Center Manager and clinician in accordance with PPSE Medical Standards and Guidelines as well as State and Federal Regulations.

## ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Front Office ●        Ensures compliance with front office procedures, including setting up and closing down the reception area, keeping the lobby/patient waiting spaces neat and orderly throughout the day, and closing patient entry points at the end of the day ●        Greets and welcomes all patients with a smile and excellent service; keeps patients apprised of delays or extended wait times ●        Completes patient check-in and registration, including advising and assisting patients with form completion ●        Completes patient data entry via PPSE’s Electronic Health Record and prepares charts with appropriate information ●        Enters relevant and appropriate information into tracking tools to improve service delivery and patient experience ●        Completes patient charges and payments process, including processing payments and generating receipts ●        Runs daily cashier reports, counts the cash drawer contents, balances day sheets, and prepares bank deposits ●  Checks out patients in a professional and pleasant manner

Back Office ●        Provides patient counseling and education for all services ●        Explains medical tests and procedures and obtains informed consent ●        Allows patient to explore feelings and ask questions regarding findings and decisions while demonstrating empathy and being non-judgmental ●        Completes necessary forms and counseling notes; provides referral information as needed ●        Prepares exam rooms, including setting up the rooms up properly before the clinic begins, and proper breaking down and cleaning of exam rooms at the end of the clinic day ●        Reviews medical history forms with the patient and assists with obtaining patient history, exam-related information, and education ●        Completes required visit forms and documentation ●        Prepares patient for their visit and supports patient during the visit, including instructing patient on what to expect and assisting the clinician with the visit and/or procedure ●        Obtains patient vitals (height, weight and blood pressure) ●        Prepares and performs all in-scope and allowable lab tests and requisitions for the clinician ●        Documents lab results in patient charts and lab log ●        Keeps the lab clean, safe, and stocked with supplies ●        Maintains instruments and equipment per protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization ●        Maintains Quality Control records ●        Maintains clean and neat clinical workspaces

## QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience ●        Required - 2 years of experience in healthcare, preferably in sexual and reproductive health ●        Required - Electronic Health Record experience ●        Preferred - Abortion and family planning experience ●        Preferred - Certified Medical Assistant, Surgical Tech, or LPN

## Skills

●        Ability to handle stress in a calm and professional manner, gracefully manage multiple projects, able to meet multiple deadlines, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team ●        Attention to detail and follow-through on assigned work is essential ●        Excellent communication skills ●        Strong computer skills, including practice management software, MS office, and internet/email

## PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to travel as needed to other health centers, PPSE’s administrative offices, and national conferences.  Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time as needed while working in a clinical and office environment. Ability to lift 20 pounds.

## LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English required, Spanish speaking skills preferred

## OTHER

Be forthcoming and truthful in responding to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Georgia Department of Community Health and the Mississippi State Department of Health inquiries and requests for information

## ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS

●        Professional demeanor and appearance ●        Ability to provide/support the provision of objective information to patients about all the options available to them (abortion, adoption, or parenting) in the event of an unintended pregnancy

## Benefits Available

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, 13 paid holidays and one paid floating holiday, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary disability insurance.

Planned Parenthood Southeast maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to upholding a non-discriminatory environment and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Southeast is focused on fostering a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.

## About Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) is a nonprofit healthcare provider and advocacy organization delivering reproductive health services, sex education, and policy advocacy across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
- **Entity Type**: Private, Nonprofit (501(c)(3))
- **Headquarters**: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- **Founded**: 2010 (formed from the merger of affiliates founded in 1930 in Alabama and 1964 in Georgia)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (evolved from legacy Planned Parenthood affiliates)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Healthcare Services / Nonprofit Advocacy
- **Target customers**: B2C — individuals seeking reproductive healthcare, including contraception, STI testing/treatment, cancer screenings, abortion care, and sex education. Serves low-income, uninsured, and Spanish-speaking populations.
- **Mission**: To provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary healthcare services in settings that preserve the essential privacy and rights of each individual; to advocate for public policies guaranteeing these rights; to provide educational programs on human sexuality; and to participate in research supporting the advancement of reproductive health care [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/58-6045874).

## Products & Services
All services are delivered through in-person health centers and telehealth:
- **In-Person Health Center Services**: Well-person exams, contraception (pills, IUDs, implants, injectables, emergency contraception), STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, cancer screenings (Pap smears, breast exams), abortion care, and vasectomies.
- **Telehealth Services (Family Planning)**: Direct-to-patient virtual visits for contraceptive counseling, birth control prescriptions, and follow-up care. In FY25, PPSE provided 1,512 direct-to-patient family planning telehealth visits and 973 abortion follow-up telehealth appointments [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/36/ac/36ac7af7-9eac-403f-9878-4d84bbfaaa19/fy25_annual_report_final.pdf).
- **Sex Education & Outreach**: Comprehensive, medically accurate sex education programming delivered in-person and virtually. Reached 6,307 participants in FY25 through educational programming, outreach, and training.
- **Advocacy & Policy**: Lobbying, coalition building, and grassroots mobilization to defeat anti-abortion legislation and advance reproductive rights. In FY25, PPSE’s advocacy team helped defeat 16 anti-abortion bills across three states.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit). Total revenue for FY25: **$15.3 million** [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/36/ac/36ac7af7-9eac-403f-9878-4d84bbfaaa19/fy25_annual_report_final.pdf).
- **Key Metric**: FY25 Net Surplus of $676,000; 100 days of cash on hand; $2 million in available financial assets.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Funding from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, grants, contributions ($10.8M in FY25), and patient service revenue ($3.9M). Key partnerships include Democratic Party of Georgia, Planned Parenthood of Florida, and CDC Foundation (talent sources) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Expanded telehealth services in FY25, increasing virtual care access across Alabama and Georgia.
  - Active job postings grew 50% month-over-month, 500% quarter-over-quarter, and 500% year-over-year, signaling rapid hiring [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast).
  - Headcount declined 16.4% YoY to 28 employees, but hiring is accelerating with 12 open positions.
  - Defeated 16 anti-abortion bills in 2025, demonstrating strong advocacy presence.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Trusted Brand & Network**: Operates under the nationally recognized Planned Parenthood brand with deep community roots across three states (7 health centers).
- **Integrated Care Model**: Combines in-person and telehealth services, reaching patients where they are geographically and digitally. Navigation teams assist with scheduling, insurance, and financial support.
- **Mission-Driven Workforce**: Attracts employees passionate about reproductive rights and health equity, resulting in high dedication despite modest compensation.
- **Political & Advocacy Muscle**: Active lobbying and grassroots engagement allow PPSE to proactively shape the regulatory environment, not just react to it.

## Strategic Focus
- **Telehealth Expansion**: Scaling direct-to-patient virtual visits to overcome geographic barriers, especially in restrictive states like Alabama and Georgia.
- **Patient Access & Navigation**: Investing in care coordination — helping patients understand insurance, access financial support, and reduce cost barriers.
- **Advocacy & Policy Protection**: Mobilizing to defend reproductive rights across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, particularly in a challenging legislative climate.
- **Financial Sustainability**: Maintaining strong liquidity (100 days cash on hand) and a net surplus to ensure long-term mission stability.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees are motivated by the organization’s commitment to reproductive freedom and health equity. “We are a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner” [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast).
- **Diverse Roles**: Opportunities range from direct patient care (Registered Nurses, Ultrasound Technicians, Lead Clinicians, Staff Physicians) to operations and advocacy (Finance & Systems Analyst, Director of Patient Access & Flow Optimization, IT Field Technician).
- **Bilingual Focus**: Many roles seek Spanish-speaking candidates, reflecting commitment to serving immigrant communities.
- **Active Hiring Surge**: 12 active job postings with 500% YoY growth in openings, indicating expansion and investment in new talent.
- **Work Environment**: Blend of health center (in-person) and remote-eligible roles; telehealth roles may offer flexibility.
- **Perks & Culture**: Comprehensive benefits typical of nonprofit healthcare organizations; emphasis on professional growth, patient-centered care, and coalition building. Notable perks mentioned for specific roles (Bilingual Patient Access Center Associate, Associate Medical Director) include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans (details vary by role).
- **Location**: Headquarters in Atlanta with health centers across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

## Sources
1. [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/58-6045874)
2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast)
3. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/36/ac/36ac7af7-9eac-403f-9878-4d84bbfaaa19/fy25_annual_report_final.pdf)
4. [charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/586045874)
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppse)

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