Front Office Clinic Assistant

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is hiring a Front Office Clinic Assistant to join our Northeast Family Planning Health Center team in Portland. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not required. Be the welcoming face of essential health care. Support your community. Make a difference every day. At PPCW, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality sexual and reproductive health care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our work helps people make informed decisions about their health, their bodies, and their futures. As a Front Office Clinic Assistant, you'll often be the first person patients interact with when seeking care. Your kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail will help create a welcoming, respectful environment where patients feel comfortable and supported.

Whether you're helping someone schedule an appointment, answering questions, or making their visit run smoothly, your work directly supports access to essential health care in our community.

What You'll Do

As a Front Office Clinic Assistant, you'll help patients navigate their visits while supporting the daily operations of a busy health center. On a typical day, you might: Welcome patients and help them check in and out of appointments Schedule appointments and respond to patient questions by phone and in person Register patients and maintain accurate demographic and insurance information Explain payment options, collect payments, and assist with financial paperwork Maintain accurate patient records using our electronic health record (EHR) system Coordinate with clinicians and other health center staff to keep patient visits running smoothly Help patients navigate paperwork, services, and next steps in their care Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality Provide compassionate, inclusive, and judgment-free customer service to patients from diverse backgrounds Schedule & Location This is a full-time, onsite position (37.

5 hours/week) at our Northeast Family Planning Health Center in Portland, Oregon . Day Schedule Monday Off Tuesday 9:30am-5:30pm Wednesday 11:30am-7:30pm Thursday 9:30am-5:30pm Friday 9:30am-5:30pm Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm Sunday Off Candidates must be able to reliably work this schedule, including Saturdays. Employees may be requested or required to occasionally work other days (including weekends), hours, and locations to meet operational needs.

Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not required.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent At least two years of customer service experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to provide welcoming, respectful service to people from diverse backgrounds Comfort using computers and learning new software systems Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Commitment to patient confidentiality, inclusion, and equitable access to health care Nice to Have: Experience in a health care setting, medical office, or patient-facing role Experience with scheduling, registration, insurance verification, or payment processing Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) Bilingual Spanish skills or proficiency in another language Pay & Growth $20.

37-$29.68/hour Pay is based on experience and internal equity. Most new hires start toward the lower end of the range, with room to grow. Additional pay opportunities: Bilingual premium: +$1.72/hour Interpreter-level premium: +$3.44/hour Language premiums are available to eligible employees who meet PPCW's applicable proficiency requirements.

Why Work at PPCW? Because the work you do here matters. Planned Parenthood has a long history of providing essential health care, education, and support to people in our communities. At PPCW, you'll be part of a mission-driven team committed to reducing barriers to care and making sure patients are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Our patients come to us from all walks of life, including people who face financial, social, or systemic barriers to accessing health care. Every member of our team plays a role in making that care possible. You don't have to be a clinician to make a meaningful difference in someone's health care experience. Sometimes it starts with the person who welcomes them through the door.

Benefits

& Support We offer a benefits package that supports your health, stability, and growth: Paid time off (up to 4 weeks, increases over time) 9 paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees) 403(b) with 6% employer match Free, confidential counseling and support (EAP) Ongoing training and professional development Application Tips Please include all relevant work experience on your application and resume.

We base offers on the experience shared during the hiring process and are not able to adjust compensation after an offer is made. Equal Opportunity Employer PPCW is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, economic background, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, marital or relationship status, military service or veteran status, genetic information, body size, union activity, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, and local law.