Certified Medical Assistant

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Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Job Location- 347 N Kuakini St Honolulu, HI 96817

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 hour rotating day/eve shifts, weekends inclusive

Pay Rate: $40.00/HR on W2

Please note - holiday pay will only be paid if the shift BEGINS on the holiday. I.E. - If shift starts at 11p on July 4, through 11a on July 5, the ENTIRE shift will be at the holiday rate. If the shift begins at 11pm on July 3rd ending at 11a on July 4 (holiday) - no holiday rate will be assessed.

Description

The Certified Medical Assistant provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly in an ambulatory care clinic. This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the provider’s time and to insure access to care. Clinical Assistants perform administrative duties, data management, and handle basic clinical tasks. This information is recorded in patients’ chart along with the patient’s medical history. This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, performing Point of Care Testing (POCT), performing lab draws, and provide immunizations and other injections within the scope of practice certification, ECC monitoring, answering phones, processing provider orders data entry and participation in training processes. Must be able to make independent decisions within scope of practice based on experience and good judgment and be self-starting and require little guidance to keep busy.

This position is responsible for leading Clinical Assistant I and Clinical Assistant II positions.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Accurately collects and documents information in patient chart. Keeps patient records in order with all forms properly identified; copies and compiles other medical data as needed.

Assures patient medication and immunization records are current.

Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately.

Transport patients within the facility, as needed.

Performs and assists with radiology exams per protocol if competencies are met.

Assists Provider as directed and trained by Provider as well as within their licensed Scope of Practice.

Assists Clinic Nurse as needed.

Provides immunizations, injections as ordered by Provider.

May perform basic life support, as certified.

Assists provider in identifying patients overdue for immunizations and preventative health maintenance including routine, urgent and emergent appointments with appropriate provider and clinic.

Attends and participates in at least 50% area staff meetings annually; responsible for applying information presented in staff meetings; participates in unit goal setting; complies with area and departmental scheduling guidelines; initiates discussion with department manager regarding area or department issues; complies with dress code; refers un-resolved

Experience Required

4year of experience working in a healthcare setting.

Education

High school diploma or GED – required

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Nursing Degree from an accredited institution can replace the requirements above.