Medical Assistant - Physician's Practice

Primary Location

The primary location is Liliha (Honolulu).

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Medical Assistant I performs duties and responsibilities related to patient care in the ambulatory clinic environment. The incumbent displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the performance of patient care: Rooms patients, obtains weight, vital signs, BMI, patient history, collection of specimens, assists practitioners with procedures, complete forms, requisitions and consents as required, documents in EMRAble to elicit medical information from patients including but not limited to health history, medication changes, chief complaint and other pertinent health information.
• Records and documents health information accurately, appropriately, and timely on a consistent basis.
• Preps chart for patient office appointments, including retrieving labs, tests, imaging, and hospital notes.
• Requests records on all new patients, if needed.
• Administers injections as ordered by provider, if applicable.
• Demonstrates accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills, scheduling outgoing orders and referrals, obtaining, reporting, and tracking lab results, leaving phone messages, and distributing faxes in accordance with clinic policies, procedures, and provider guidance.
• Responsible for daily stocking of equipment and supplies in assigned rooms.
• Able to identify and notifies provider of critical changes to patient’s status.
• Prepares and closes medical records accurately, appropriately, and timely on consistent basis.
• Answers patient questions regarding procedures and medications as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Knowledge of all patient programs and scheduling process for all programs such as: chronic kidney disease education, nutrition, and other patient-related classes.
• Communicates information in an accurate, concise, and timely and professional manner.
• Travels to various locations as scheduled. Coverage for other medical assistants as needed.
• Follows all processes and procedures uniformly.
• Follows HIPAA and other privacy policies and assures confidentiality of information in written and verbal communications.
• Accepts responsibility for individual actions and judgments.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.
• Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as necessary.
• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws, and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Travel may be required.

EDUCATION

A High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• 1 – 2 years’ related experience preferred, but not required.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, physicians and other health care team members in order to foster optimal quality of outpatient care.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with electronic medical office systems such as electronic medical records, scheduling programs, credit card machines, manage phone systems standard office equipment and any new technology that arises.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

PAY

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $22.21 - $33.32

EEO, disability/veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veterans