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Medical Assistant – Urgent Care & Dermatology
Makana North Shore Urgent Care & Dermatology
Princeville, HI 96722
Pay: $22.00–$25.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time / Part-time / Per diem options available
Makana North Shore Urgent Care & Dermatology is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and highly organized Medical Assistant to join our clinical team in Princeville, Kauaʻi.
As a small independent clinic serving our North Shore community, our Medical Assistants play an essential role in supporting patient flow, provider efficiency, and excellent patient care across both Urgent Care and Dermatology services.
This is a hands-on, team-oriented role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoys both direct patient interaction and operational support.
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides task-oriented clinical and administrative support to nursing staff and providers. Responsibilities may include patient rooming, obtaining vital signs, assisting with procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, supply management, and supporting smooth clinic flow.
This role works closely with registered nurses, physician assistants, and providers to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care while working within established scope of practice and competency requirements.
Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant plays a key role in supporting patient flow and provider efficiency across both Urgent Care and Dermatology services. Responsibilities include welcoming and rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, collecting brief intake information, and promptly communicating any abnormal findings to the RN or provider.
This role also supports clinical procedures by preparing rooms and supplies, assisting providers during treatments and exams, performing approved point-of-care testing, blood draws, and select injections after competency sign-off, and assisting with wound care, splinting, and other delegated clinical tasks within scope.
Additional responsibilities include room turnover, stocking supplies, completing daily equipment and safety checklists, assisting with pathology report workflow in Dermatology, providing discharge paperwork as directed, and helping maintain an organized, efficient, and welcoming clinical environment. As part of a small independent clinic team, this position may also assist with administrative tasks, special projects, workflow improvement initiatives, and other duties as needed to support clinic operations.
Flexibility and willingness to support both clinical and clerical workflow needs are essential in our team setting.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred but not required depending on experience
- Experience in urgent care, dermatology, or outpatient clinic settings preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Comfortable working as part of a collaborative healthcare team
- Strong attention to detail and patient-centered professionalism
Why Join Makana
Join a supportive and collaborative clinic team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our North Shore community. This role offers the opportunity to work across both Urgent Care and Dermatology services, expand your clinical skills, and grow through ongoing competency development and advancement opportunities. As a small independent clinic serving a rural community, your work will have a meaningful impact on patient care and access to services. Flexible scheduling options may also be available based on clinic needs.
Benefits
Eligible employees working consistent schedules above 20 hours per week may have access to:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
Work Location
In person – Princeville, HI 96722
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 16.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25