Abortion Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. Our mission is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care services. We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.
We seeking full-time applicants (32-40 hours/week) with float responsibilities to our Health Centers in Baltimore, Frederick, Towson, and Owings Mills, as well as our Telehealth Center.
Job Overview: The Clinician is responsible for delivering comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, including but not limited to the areas of gynecology, sexually transmitted infection, family planning/contraception provision, abortion care, gender-affirming hormone therapy, well-person preventative health services; will be a part of the clinical services team providing care according to PPM protocols and operational processes; and, provide high-quality care delivered in a caring and supportive customer service driven environment.
Why Join us? Joining PPM means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, providers, and clinic managers. You will be a part of a team that plays a vital role in the lives of others! If you want to be a part of a passionate and diverse group, we are looking for you!
Job Responsibilities:

• Secure a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psycho-social, and record findings accurately and succinctly.
• Perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, reproductive organ examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical standards and guidelines.
• After observation and approval, provide direct medical care to patients for core services, including family planning, medication abortion services, and gender affirming hormone therapy. Additional training opportunities may be available in procedural abortion, colposcopy and LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) services.
• Perform and interpret ultrasound for gestational dating and IUD localization.
• Perform all aspects of abortion care allowed by law and within PPM Medical Standards and Guidelines and protocols.
• Provide clinical services at an average rate of 4-5 patients/hour or greater, using PPFA and PPM standards and guidelines without compromising care.
• Participate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals.
• Conduct centralized follow-up for labs, radiology studies and referrals, as indicated and in accordance with PPM policies and procedures.
• Serve as a telephone resource for clients or medical information calls.
• Provide referrals and ensure follow-up.
• Perform order and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
• Consult with Clinical Services Leadership Team as needed to ensure compliance with PPM standards and guidelines.
• Participate in after-hours emergency call triage per PPM protocol.
• Provide relevant health instruction to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
• Complete all responsibilities according to established protocol, policies and standard practices in the areas of customer service, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Administration) and Title X.

Secondary Functions:

• Participate in the orientation of new staff.
• Participate in public education regarding mission and philosophy of PPM.
• Attend Clinician meetings.
• Attend Health Center Staff, committee, and other meetings as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for professional development and seek training opportunities for broadening scope of skills.
• Provide written and verbal feedback for support staff performance evaluations, training efforts, and quality improvements.
• Participate and partner with Center Managers on health center initiatives and expansion of services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited nursing program required.
• Active and Unrestricted RN and NP/CNM licenses in Maryland required.
• BLS Certification from an American Heart Association accredited organization required.
• CDS/DEA registration required.
• GAC experience preferred.
• One (1) year of clinical experience in sexual and reproductive health as an independent NP and/or Certified Nurse Midwife required, two (2) years preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Proficiency with IUC insertion and removal procedures preferred.
• Proficiency with contraceptive implant insertion and removal procedures preferred.
• First trimester dating ultrasound skills and Medication AB experience preferred.
• Experience working with EPIC Electronic Health Record preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with patients and team members required.
• Demonstrate empathy and patient-centered care approach required.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks associated with patient care such as: standing for extended periods and lifting and moving patients or equipment is required.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Principles and practice of administration, organization, common techniques, and practices.
• Independent planning, organization, scheduling, coordination, decision-making and judgements relating to assigned projects and other responsibilities.
• Ability to apply sound decision-making processes and approaches.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a diverse environment.
• Ability to establish working relationships and interacting effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to manage 4-5 patients per hour.
• Ability to travel to PPM health centers.
• Must have valid MD driver's license and use of own personal vehicle.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling of staffing needs, including after-hours and peer coverage, as requested.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available first of the month after date of hire)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Ten Paid Holidays
• License & Certification Renewal Reimbursement
• CME/CEU annual budget & 3 days of paid time for Development
• Educational Assistance/Reimbursement
• Qualifies for PSLF and other PPFA Student Loan support
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

$60 - $63 an hour
Starting pay rate commensurate with experience.
This position is subject to CBA governed terms and conditions via our partner SEIU 1199.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Planned Parenthood of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin (ancestry), disability, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, or any other protected characteristics outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves or absence, compensation, and training.
Planned Parenthood of Maryland uses "E-Verify" for the Right to Work in the United States.
Planned Parenthood requires COVID-19 vaccination.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.