PARA MEDICAL ASSISTANT (PMA) I

Duties Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or a Physician.

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Taking vital stats and reporting significant changes
• Aiding in admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Escorting patients to designated areas
• Assisting with physical examinations and rehabilitation programs
• Collecting specimen for analysis
• Assisting with recreational activities
• Using of medical tools and equipment
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment

Requirements

Kalaupapa is a small peninsula on the north shore of Molokai. It is severely isolated community surrounded by the ocean on three sides and 2,000-foot cliffs on the fourth side. Access into the Settlement is by a small 5-8 passenger commuter airplane; or on foot down a 26-switchback trail down the sea cliffs. Ocean access is limited to only a few months in the summer when the sea is calm enough to allow boats to dock. Kalaupapa is a closed community. By law, only persons authorized by the State may enter the Settlement, and minors are not allowed.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

• PMA I Specialized Experience: For the Para-Medical Assistant I level, no specialized experience is required, although the background of the applicant must show that he/she possesses patience, tact, even temperament in meeting and dealing with others, and productive habits.
• Selective Certification: Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Please attach a copy to your application.

Benefits

Your Job Benefits With The State Of Hawai'i The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Other Leaves
• Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Premium Conversion Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transportation Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Temporary Disability Insurance
• Social Security

Who May Apply

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Other Information Complete Application Packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/ Recruitment deadline is continuous.