Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood of Kansas & Mid-Missouri has a tremendous opportunity for a Counselor/Patient Educator in Overland Park, Kansas. This position is full time position and hourly with 37.5 hours per week schedule. The hours are Tuesday, 11 a.m. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. 2 p.m.
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing patients with education, consultation and screenings concerning reproductive healthcare in a comfortable, unbiased, non-judgmental, and confidential setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Review completed charts for compliance with agency protocols and procedures;
- Help the client come to an independent decision about which choice is right for her;
- Dispense accurate information about the procedures including the risks and benefits;
- Obtain informed consent on all procedures; accurately complete all necessary paperwork in conjunction with planned procedure involvement;
- Provide referrals to other health organizations/agencies with documents, brochures and handouts;
- Provide informed consent counseling to ensure that the client understands and agrees to her medical care and that the client makes voluntary decisions in the absence of coercion;
- Provide support to administrative and client services;
Provide appointment scheduling and receptionist backup;
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum education and experience required.
- Associates degree or six months to one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year experience in a healthcare or social service setting that focused on client or customer service.
Preferred education and experience
- Bachelors degree in social work, social services, or psychology.
- Two or more years experience in counseling particularly in a healthcare setting.
OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Commitment to PPKM mission, goals and objectives.
- Ability to communicate in a sensitive and effective way with clients of all backgrounds and to work as part of a team.
- Ability to make judgment calls or assess readiness of patient for procedures.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to work effectively on a professional team.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and maintain a professional posture.
- Must be able to take initiative and be able to utilize referral resources effectively.
- Must be willing to work on Saturdays.
- Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards.
- Must be able to apply education and experience to new situation.
- Ability to be a good mediator.
We offer a competitive rate of pay ($11 - $13.74/hour) and excellent benefits package as well as the opportunity for you to become part of the Planned Parenthood healthcare environment. Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Planned Parenthood of Kansas & Mid-Missouri,
HR Department
4410 West 109th, Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66211
Fax: (913) 312-3170 Phone: (913) 312-5100
E-mail: ppkm.hr@ppkm.org
An equal opportunity employer
