Medical Assistant - Full-Time

Rehabilitation Hospital; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and other health care practitioners within scope of practice and training, delivering high-quality outpatient rehabilitation services.

This role involves preparing patients for visits, obtaining vital signs, assisting with procedures, administering injections as directed, and coordinating referrals while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• Certification: Current BLS certification.
• Completion of competencies and REHAB requirements.
• Education: Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma with clinical internship hours; Military Medical Specialist training; RN/LPN equivalence allowed.

Responsibilities

• Receives, assists and directs patients, visitors and staff.
• Schedules patient appointments and completes required forms.
• Arranges outside referrals as needed.
• Readies patients for the physician.
• Obtains vital signs (BP, temp, pulse, resp, height, weight).
• Records patient history accurately in chart/EHR and notifies practitioner.

Skills

Mobility management

G Suite

Basic computers

Clinical instruments

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma with clinical internship

RN/LPN equivalence (state Hawaii licensure)

Tools

G Suite

Job description

Position Title: Medical Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Physician’s Clinic

Reports To: Nursing Supervisor, Clinic Manager or Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Medical Assistant, you will be assisting with a variety of services. These services include assisting physicians and other health care practitioners by providing care and support within scope of practice and training. With a commitment to delivering high-quality, comprehensive and innovative outpatient rehabilitation services.

Wage Range: $21.01 per hour to $31.52 per hour

The actual wage is dependent on the applicant’s relevant experience and qualifications for this position. The wage range for this position may be subject to change in the future depending on a variety of factors such as market conditions, business needs, legal developments, and other appropriate factors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Licensure

• Current BLS certification

• Completion of competencies and other job-related and REHAB requirements.

Education

• Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma with completion of clinical internship hours, or Military Medical Specialist training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  Fully qualified RN or LPN may be considered as equivalent (i.e. current State of Hawaii licensure as an RN or LPN, or graduate of a RN or LPN school of nursing)

Skills/Experience

• Ability to safely and effectively manage patients’ mobility.

• Knowledge of Google’s G Suite.

• Basic knowledge of computers and general office procedures.

• Ability to use basic clinical instruments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Medical Assistant.

Skills/Experience

• Experience in a health-care related setting

CORE VALUES

Our team models REHAB’s core values H.E.A.R.T. in daily actions. Honesty – Speak and act with truth and respect. Engagement – Embrace and commit to our mission, vision and values. Aloha – Serve others with a spirit of kindness and compassion. Resilience – Rebound and recover with a sense of urgency. Teamwork – Work together for success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives, assists and directs patients, visitors and staff.

• Schedules patient appointments, obtains required information and completes required forms.

• Arranges for outside referrals as needed (i.e. procedures or specialists).

• Readies patients for the physician

• Obtains vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, breathing rate, height and weight.

• Takes and records patient history and personal information accurately into the patients chart and/or electronic health record, and reports pertinent information to the health care practitioner.

• Assists with procedures and treatments.

• Gives patient injections as directed by the physician.

• Understands the diversity of patient’s needs, and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient.

• Maintains confidentiality of information during and related to the course of work and performance of duties. Respects patient and employee rights and confidentiality.

• Uses sound judgment and ensures patient safety.

• Follows and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and guidelines, code of conduct, and REHAB employee handbook.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPLIANCE COMPETENCIES

Maintain a high level of proficiency in the following REHAB competencies.

Job Knowledge

Accountability

Communication and interpersonal/relationship building skills

Adaptability and Problem Solving, Decision Making

Organization and Project Management

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS USED

Office equipment, including telephone, computer and multifunction devices (MFDs). Google’s G Suite, report writer and database software