Medical Assistant-Entry Level or Full Performance (100%)


 

Salary change eff.: 7/01/2023

Ka'u | 1190 Orthopedic Rural Health Clinic | Hilo, Hawaii | 100% Full Time Equivalent With Benefits

Salary: Entry Level: $50,196.00 per year ($4,183.00 per month, $24.13 per hour), HE-05, BU:10

Full Performance: $54,252.00 per year ($4,521.00 per month, $26.08 per hour), HE-07, BU:10

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At Hilo Medical Center, a nationally-recognized "Top Performing" hospital is currently seeking a Medical Assistant-Entry Level or Full Performance for our busy 1190 Ortho Rural Health Clinic. This position works in an outpatient clinic or hospital and assists the clinical licensed staff by performing a variety of tasks to ensure that necessary patient care and related technical work are provided and performs other related duties as assigned.

Hilo is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, and has a quaint old-Hawaiian, small town atmosphere. The hospital staff is community-oriented. It is home to the Hawaii Community College, University of Hawaii, several excellent schools and convenient shopping.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our Mission, Vision, and Values.

BENEFITS:

  • 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
  • 21 paid vacation days per year
  • 21 paid sick days per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences are credited based on a 40-hour work week.

PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE ENTRY LEVEL

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: One (1) year of work experience which involved independently observing and reporting a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implementing care and/or treatment procedures for a case load of patients. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic clinical skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); first aid; patients’ rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics’; basic medical terminology; and the ability to read, write, speak and understand simple sentences in English; follow oral and written instructions precisely; and assist in providing paraprofessional nursing care to patient receiving care on an outpatient basis. Clinic experience preferred.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Completion of a professional nursing curriculum from an accredited school substitutes for the experience required for the entry level.

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

  • Current Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) from the National Healthcare Association (NHA);
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT); or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is preferred. Please submit copy of certification with the application.

PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL

In addition to the Entry Level Qualifications, Experience and Essential Knowledge and AbilitIes: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience as a Medical Assistant in an Outpatient Clinic or similar health institution setting assisting professional licensed clinical staff in the provision of care to outpatient patients. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of emergency medical practices, techniques and procedures; functional anatomy and human physiology.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner; ability to communicate and work effectively with distraught or agitated individuals.

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays, based on hospital operations (services are provided 24/7

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation in accordance with our policy.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT: As part of our recruitment process for this position, we require candidates to take a series of pre-employment assessments after they have submitted their applications. Please look for an email confirmation containing instructions for the pre-assessment.


Location: East Hawaii Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation · KAU 1190 Orthopedic RHC

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