Medical Assistant

Lāna‘i Community Health Center; Hawaii; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Accrual

Holiday Pay

401K Plan + Employer Matching

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

AT&T Wireless Discount

Continuing Education Benefits

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Lanai Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support quality patient care and routine clinical tasks on a full-time basis in Hawaii.

The role involves contributing to teaching and research initiatives while engaging with diverse patient care activities and workshop participation to support the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Assistant program or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience performing Medical Assistant duties.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and basic clinical tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care as a Medical Assistant.
• Support clinical operations and routine medical tasks.
• Participate in workshops, education sessions, and outreach activities.
• Contribute to teaching and research initiatives at LCHC.

Skills

MA Program

MA Experience

Medical Terminology

Communication

Teamwork

EHR Skills

Education

Medical Assistant certificate/diploma

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

Open Monday - Saturday with evening hours available

Role Overview

As a key contributor to the Lanai Community Health Center, the incumbent in this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the effective operation of the organization. As a Medical Assistant, your responsibilities are central to the provision of quality patient care. Beyond routine medical assisting duties, you will actively participate in the multifaceted nature of LCHC's role as a patient care, teaching, and research organization. This role requires a dynamic and flexible approach to contribute comprehensively to the diverse activities of LCHC.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Assistant program or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in performing Medical Assistant responsibilities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and basic clinical tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient interaction.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Requirements

• Full-time availability with a willingness to adapt to the dynamic needs of the organization.
• Commitment to active participation in workshops, education sessions, and outreach activities.
• Adherence to LCHC policies and procedures.
• Dedication to maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Eagerness to contribute to the teaching and research aspects of LCHC's mission.
• PTO Accrual
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan Plus Employer Matching
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• AT&T Discount on Wireless Services
• Continuing Education Benefits & Student Loan Repayment Program

The Lanai Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity employer and enforces a drug-free workplace, zero tolerance, random and pre-employment drug testing applies.