What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Clinic Assistant - Bilingual Spanish Required position at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette?
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is hiring a Front Office Clinic Assistant to join our Salem Health Center team! Bilingual Spanish required.
Start your healthcare career with purpose—while creating a welcoming, respectful experience for every patient who walks through our doors.
At PPCW, your work supports access to essential sexual and reproductive health care. As a Front Office Clinic Assistant, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients—helping ensure every interaction is handled with dignity, compassion, and professionalism.
We provide training, mentorship, and a supportive environment where you can grow while making a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll help create a smooth, supportive experience for patients—from check-in to check-out.
On a typical day, you might:
Schedule & Location
Two part-time, on-site positions available at our Salem Health Center (22.5 hours/week. Training Schedule 30-37.5 hours per week).
You must be able to reliably work scheduled shifts.
Thursday Friday Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 4:00pm 7:30am - 3:30pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
8:45am - 4:45pm 11:00am - 7:00pm 10:30am - 6:30pm
What We’re Looking For
We know great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification.
Required:
$20.37 – $29.68/hour
Pay is based on experience and internal equity, with opportunities to grow over time.
Additional pay opportunities:
We offer a benefits package that supports your health, stability, and growth:
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
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Start your healthcare career with purpose—while creating a welcoming, respectful experience for every patient who walks through our doors.
At PPCW, your work supports access to essential sexual and reproductive health care. As a Front Office Clinic Assistant, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients—helping ensure every interaction is handled with dignity, compassion, and professionalism.
We provide training, mentorship, and a supportive environment where you can grow while making a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll help create a smooth, supportive experience for patients—from check-in to check-out.
On a typical day, you might:
- Greet patients, check them in, and prepare paperwork
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and support patient questions
- Enter and update patient information in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Verify insurance and discuss payment or funding options with patients
- Collect payments and complete daily balancing tasks
- Coordinate with clinical staff to keep the clinic running on time
- Help maintain a welcoming, organized front office environment
Schedule & Location
Two part-time, on-site positions available at our Salem Health Center (22.5 hours/week. Training Schedule 30-37.5 hours per week).
You must be able to reliably work scheduled shifts.
Thursday Friday Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 4:00pm 7:30am - 3:30pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
8:45am - 4:45pm 11:00am - 7:00pm 10:30am - 6:30pm
What We’re Looking For
We know great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience in a customer service or high-volume environment
- Strong communication skills with diverse patients and teams
- Basic computer skills and comfort learning new systems
- Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in a medical or front desk setting
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
- Basic knowledge of insurance, billing, or healthcare systems
- Additional language skills
$20.37 – $29.68/hour
Pay is based on experience and internal equity, with opportunities to grow over time.
Additional pay opportunities:
- Bilingual premium: $1.72/hour
- Interpreter-level premium: $3.44/hour
- After 6 months, you may be eligible for additional clinical responsibilities that include extra hourly pay
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 development
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
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $20 - $30