School Based Medical Assistant

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We are looking for an energetic Medical Assistant to join our School Based Health Program.

Join a team that is compassionate and dedicated to make a difference in the way that children receive care.

Locations of operation include Kealakehe, Konawaena and Honaunau Elementary Schools .

Schedule: Monday-Friday

8 hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am- 5:00pm.

Benefits include:

• Retirement plan
• Medical ,Vision and Dental Insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program

and more.

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or GED certificate required.
• Graduation from a technical school with appropriate degree and/or certification such as Nurse
• Assistant/Aide
• program preferred.
• One year of experience as a medical assistant is required; OR any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources or Health Programs Manager.
• One year of experience working in a community health setting or Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required and must be maintained.
• Valid Hawaiʻi driver's license and current auto insurance required.

POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of School-Based Health, and direct supervision of the Health Programs Manager, the School-Based Medical Assistant (MA) provides patient care and other related clinical, laboratory, technical and support activities to physicians, midlevel practitioners, and nurses who provide direct patient care at Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center (HICHC) School Based Health Centers (SBHC).

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may have various work assignments within HICHC. This description is intended to be generic in nature, and as such it does not detail all duties and responsibilities of the particular job assignment. Various duties, responsibilities and accountabilities may be assigned to an incumbent in this position depending on the specific job assignment, and may include but not be limited to the following:

Clinical Duties

• Interviews and conducts preliminary assessment of patients to determine reasons for visit, obtains health history and checks pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, vision and hearing as needed and accurately records data on patient chart.


• Assists clinicians in therapeutic procedures such as exams and minor surgeries, wound care, and nebulizer treatments.


• Cleans and prepares equipment and examination rooms for patients. Cleans rooms after each encounter and as needed.


• Cleans, maintains and stocks nurse’s stations, exam rooms, pharmacy and laboratory.


• Sterilizes, cleans, wraps and labels instruments consistent with autoclave protocols.


• Maintains appropriate amount of office, medical supplies and other materials through timely and accurate inventory and requisition procedures; re-stocks and orders supplies in each exam room and treatment room; re-stocks and maintains par levels on the crash cart.


• Weighs and measures patients, takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, and records the readings on the patient's progress notes; reports any vital sign variations from the last clinic visit to the medical provider.


• Assists the provider with physical examinations, pelvic exams, pap smears, throat cultures, surgical procedures, and other specialty procedures.


• Assists with clinical tasks and procedures such as administering oral, injectable medications and immunizations; by performing audiograms, visual acuity testing, EKGs, and suture removals, spirometry testing, peak flow; and by monitoring patients for possible reactions to medications and treatments, responsiveness to treatment, and compliance with clinical regimens.


• Collects lab specimens as directed by the provider following departmental procedures for patient identification and labeling of specimens using OSHA guidelines. Performs CLIA-waived tests following specific methodology outlined per manufacturer of each test kit or equipment.


• Assists HICHC patient education efforts, making available and distributing patient information and literature related to family planning, pre-natal care, and health promotion/disease prevention for all patient age categories.


• Coordinates patient scheduling for providers, including regular and specialty appointments, in consultation with appropriate clinical and provider staff.


• Follows up on normal/abnormal patient testing done by outside facilities, reports findings in a timely manner to appropriate clinical staff, provides follow-up on diagnostic testing as indicated by provider.


• Maintains patient files in a timely and accurate manner by updating information pertaining to medication refills, laboratory reports/results, patient medical visits, and other patient data/information required by providers or protocols.


• Assists with conducting patient case management tasks and patient discharge plans to include patient referrals, x-ray requisitions, prescription refills, and specialty appointments; submits paperwork to the appropriate staff person.

Laboratory Duties

• Inventories, orders, and distributes laboratory supplies and equipment as needed.


• Monitors and records temperatures of lab environment and specimen fridge; reports abnormal temperatures to supervisor.


• Ensures that the physical plant and environmental conditions of the lab are appropriate for the tests performed and provide safe conditions for employees who are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards in accordance with recognized laboratory and OSHA standards.


• Ensures that the laboratory tests selected have the capability of providing quality results required for patient care.


• Performs routine maintenance and quality control testing on all lab equipment, as well as trouble shooting problems; contacts repair and maintenance services as appropriate.


• Performs lab procedures and records the results of laboratory tests in the patient record.


• Performs CLIA-waived laboratory testing including but not limited to urine dipstick, hemoccult, HCG, HgA1C, lipid panel, Strep A, PT/INR and urine drug test, and use of glucometers.


• Performs hematology and chemistry testing as directed by a provider.


• Collects and labels specimens as requested by the provider; completes requisition forms and packages specimens for pickup. Transports laboratory specimens to the clinic or laboratory as needed.


• Demonstrates knowledge in the proper use of CLIA-waived test kits and equipment through annual skills checks and training.


• Maintains accurate record-keeping of all patient and quality testing performed.
• Vaccine Management Duties
• For HICHC School-Based Health Centers, in conjunction with the Health Programs Manager: o Conducts regular vaccine inventory checks and monitors supply of vaccine. o Places vaccine orders and receives vaccine shipments. o Monitors and records daily temperatures of refrigerator, freezer, and room. o Addresses temperature excursions. o Maintains compliance with Vaccines for Children program through annual trainings and site visits.