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# Temp Medical Assistant - Back Office at Planned Parenthood California Central Coast

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood California Central Coast
- **Location:** Santa Maria, CA
- **Employment:** temporary
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ppcentralcoast/bc701969-43a1-4315-96a3-35ba8a594158

## 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.

Schedule: 40 hrs/week

Essential Functions Greet patients, make appointments, prepare and assemble patient information, process lab results. Enter patient information as part of EHR in NextGen. Maintain patient records, checking for completeness, errors, signatures. Complete related financial paperwork for clients. Copy/transfer medical information/charts as needed and per PPCCC guidelines. Assist with prescription refill visits. Comply with infection control, safety and emergency guidelines. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. Follow all mandated reporting PPCCC policies.

## QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medical Assistant Certificate is required Excellent written and verbal communications. Excellent computer skills, experience with Electronic Health Care systems preferred. Ability to relate to diverse communities, Accuracy and attention to detail. Work independently and as a team member. Availability to work flexible hours, as required.

## LANGUAGE SKILLS:

English-Spanish-Mixteco trilingual skills are desirable. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Medical Assistant Certificate. One (1) year proven Customer Service experience/health care background preferred.

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 Planned Parenthood California Central Coast

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) provides comprehensive reproductive health care, sex education, and advocacy across California’s Central Coast.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit 501(c)3 affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America)
- **Headquarters**: Santa Barbara, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1964
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (established as a local affiliate of Planned Parenthood)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Reproductive health care, sexual health education, and advocacy
- **Target Customers**: B2C – individuals seeking affordable, high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including uninsured and underinsured patients; also community organizations and schools for education programs
- **Mission**: “To improve our communities' sexual and reproductive health outcomes through health care, education, and advocacy” [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/95-2319356)

## Products & Services
- **Health Center Services**: Full range of reproductive health services at six state-certified community health centers (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, San Luis Obispo), including STI testing/treatment, birth control, pregnancy testing, abortion care, breast and cervical cancer screenings, vasectomies, menopausal care, and gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/95-2319356)
- **Comprehensive Sex Education**: Medically accurate, age-appropriate, LGBTQ+ inclusive curricula delivered to 2,000+ participants annually (youth, caregivers, youth-serving professionals) across three counties [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/95-2319356)
- **Advocacy & Community Engagement**: Nonpartisan campaigns, patient escort program, Planned Parenthood Generation Action college clubs (UCSB, CSUCI, Cal Poly SLO), digital outreach, and civic engagement [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/95-2319356)
- **Telehealth**: Virtual reproductive health consultations and follow-ups [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast/career-opportunities)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: Serves approximately 28,000–30,000 unduplicated patients annually; ~58,544 medical visits per year [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast/career-opportunities) [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/95-2319356)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA); partners with local community organizations, schools, and grassroots groups
- **Growth Signals**: 34 employees (+1.5% YoY growth); 5 active job postings (+25% monthly trend); adoption of new 2025–2028 Strategic Plan focusing on health equity, movement power, and future investment [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast) [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/95-2319356)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Trusted Safety-Net Provider**: Only comprehensive reproductive health care provider in the region offering sliding-scale fees and accepting Medi-Cal/Medicare
- **Accredited Affiliate**: Meets high standards of PPFA accreditation for clinical quality and patient safety
- **Integrated Model**: Combines clinical care, education, and advocacy under one roof, enabling holistic community impact
- **Health Equity Focus**: Strategic priority to address disparities in sexual and reproductive health outcomes for marginalized communities

## Strategic Focus
- **2025–2028 Strategic Plan** realigns the organization around three goals:
  1. **Advance Health Equity** – reduce disparities in access and outcomes
  2. **Power a Movement** – strengthen advocacy and community organizing
  3. **Invest in the Future** – build sustainable infrastructure, talent, and technology [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/95-2319356)
- Priorities include expanding telehealth, deepening partnerships with schools, and increasing patient volume in underserved areas

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees are passionate about reproductive rights and health equity; the organization values diversity and belonging [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast/career-opportunities)
- **Work Arrangements**: Hybrid roles available (e.g., Community Health Educator, Philanthropy Officer); clinical positions (e.g., Medical Assistant, Clinician) are on-site [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppcentralcoast)
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision, 403(b) with employer match, paid parental leave, vacation/sick/holiday pay, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation), CEU hours and reimbursement for clinical providers [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast/career-opportunities)
- **Career Development**: Clinical career ladders, medical assistant advancement assessments, Leadership Best Practices program for managers [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast/career-opportunities)
- **Innovation**: Leader in reproductive health research and technology, including telehealth and digital outreach [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast/career-opportunities)

## Sources
1. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast/career-opportunities)
2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppcentralcoast)
3. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast)
4. [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/95-2319356)
5. [vta.ppcentralcoast.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-california-central-coast/career-opportunities) (same as #1)

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