Medical Assistant (Part-Time, 24 hours)

It''s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they''re doing!We''re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Position Title: Medical AssistantFLSA Status: Non-ExemptReports To: Nursing Supervisor, Clinic Manager or Program Director POSITION SUMMARY:Performs receptionist and clerical duties in a Physicians Clinic or Outpatient Clinic setting. Also assists physicians and other health care practitioners by providing patient care support within scope of practice and training.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:CORE VALUES Models REHAB''s core values, HEART, 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.CLERICAL SUPPORTReceives, 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).Inputs data into a computerized system.Understands the diversity of customer needs, and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services to the customer (i.e. stands in front of a geriatric individual and speaks slowly and distinctly, allows individual with a disability enough time to completetasks, etc.).Answers and makes telephone calls, including patient appointment reminder calls. Relays messages in a timely manner.Receives and distributes mail and other items for the piles charts, forms and other documents.Files and faxes documents accurately and timely.Maintains adequate supply of forms, supplies and equipment.Keeps the work area(s) clean, safe and functional, minimizing waiting times and ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.PATIENT CAREReadies patients for the physician/health care practitioner.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.Removes dressings, cleans wounds and prepares instruments and equipment for treatments.Gives patient injections as directed by the physician.Ensures that rooms are ready for the next patient.Understands the diversity of patient''s needs, and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient.PROFESSIONALISM/OBSERVATION OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONSMaintains confidentiality of information during and related to the course of work and performance of duties. Respects patient and employee rights and confidentiality.Demonstrates customer service skills in the daily performance of duties and through positive interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and team pletes assignments within scheduled work hours.Cleans and sanitizes instruments and equipment. Disposes of items properly.Practices safety guidelines required for safe mobility, transfer, proper body mechanics in the delivery of patient care and performance of job duties.Uses appropriate equipment for personal and patient safety including transfer boards and stepstools.Adhere to departmental policies and procedures, ie. Physicians ClinicOTHER FUNCTIONS:Performs other duties as assigned.SCOPE OF PRACTICE: The population served includes individuals affected by stroke, orthopedic related conditions, brain and spinal cord injury, amputation, major multiple trauma, and other neurological and medical conditions. REHAB''s patients range from pre-teen to geriatric age ranges.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Certification/Licensure: Current BLS certificationCompletion 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 a 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 SuiteBasic 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. EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS USED Standard office equipment and supplies including computers, computerized and written information, facsimile machine and telephone. Basic clinical instruments such as stethoscope, blood pressure machine, scales, etc. Disinfectants and cleaning supplies.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you''ll enjoy your career with us!

Created: 2025-11-01