What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Waikiki Health Center?
Founded in 1967, Waikiki Health is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers a Patient-Centered Medical Home targeting our community’s most vulnerable populations. Our clinical and program sites provide holistic care in welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environments. Waikiki Health’s mission is to provide quality medical and social services that are accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
Our Values
- We are committed to providing the highest quality care and services to our island community.
- We believe that respect is the foundation of our interpersonal relationships.
- We maintain empathy and kindness, treating everyone as ohana.
- We are creative and flexible in meeting community needs.
- We will help empower others to reach their highest potential.
- We are accountable to the community we serve and to each other.
Waikiki Health is seeking a full time Medical Assistant.
Pay rate for this role is $22.50 per hour.
Schedule: Monday – Saturdays, 40 hour work week
Benefits
- Health insurance (Employee only) 100% premium paid once eligible.
- 13 Paid holidays
- Parking included
- 403(b) Retirement Plan Participation effective within 4 weeks of employment
- Matching is offered once eligible with a 3-year vesting period
Perks
- HOLU Bus Pass benefits
- BIKI bike rental benefits
- Company Shirt
The Medical Assistant will work under the direction of a provider and/or director. The MA assists the provider in scribing and providing clinical, education, and customer services, including chart prep, huddles, population based management, patient intakes, vital signs, and counseling in conformance with clinic protocols.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assists in the process of completing procedures related to procurement and processing of diagnostic laboratory specimen samples as ordered by the physician with accurate labeling and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) documentation.
- Reports significant physical findings to provider and documents findings in EMR.
- Answers clinic phone calls, takes messages and/or appropriately directs calls verbally or via EMR patient case.
- Assist with productivity and working with the clinical staff and medical providers.
- Continually to work with clinical team to identify ways to provide efficient and effective care.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of Medical Assisting program, Associate's Degree in a similar field from an accredited institution, or 12 months of clinical medical assistant job experience
- Familiarity with common software programs, (i.e. Windows-based programs) an ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, community members, and staff members.
- Minimum typing speed of 45 WPM
- Proficient in computer skills: typing, navigating through the internet, and emails.
- OSHA training.
- BCLS biannually.
Interested candidates should apply through our ADP Workforce Now interface:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d2354195-5aa4-430f-8772-667797e2561e&sid=V2Fpa2lraWg=&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
*Waikiki Health requires proof of the following immunization; with or without reasonable accommodation: TB skin test or chest x-ray, Hep B (optional).
Those requiring assistance are encouraged to reach out to our organization at (808) 922-4787. Visit our website for more information: www.waikikihealth.org
Waikiki Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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