Medical Assistant - Adult Medicine Garcia (Full Time, Mon - Fri)

Maui Medical Group, Inc.•Wailuku, HI

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists the provider and/or nursing staff with all aspects of patient care. The role processes patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and history, documenting encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR), and assisting with procedures and treatments. Under provider supervision, the Medical Assistant gives injections, administers oral medications, and performs limited treatments. The position also prepares information for appointments, completes office forms and documents, maintains the EMR, and keeps treatment areas and nurses’ stations clean and supplied. Additional duties include answering and transferring calls, taking prescription messages, helping schedule appointments and follow-up care or referrals, and contributing to a courteous, confidential, positive patient experience. The Medical Assistant is expected to complete work on time, follow company policies, and meet time and attendance standards. This is a full-time position in Adult Medicine, scheduled Monday through Friday. The starting hourly rate is $23.72.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a nine-month Medical Assistant course.
Current CPR/BLS card.
Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
Strong telephone skills.
Physical fitness to perform the duties of the position.
Willingness to participate as a member of the nursing team.
Effective organizational skills and a can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills.
Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient vital signs and history, document encounters in the EMR, and assist providers and nursing staff with procedures and treatments.
Give injections, administer oral medications, and perform limited treatments under provider supervision.
Prepare information for patient appointments, including labs, hospital reports, referrals, and notes; complete office forms and documents.
Maintain the EMR and scan documents as required.
Keep treatment areas and nurses’ stations neat and clean; order medical and clerical supplies, maintain designated stock levels, and clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as necessary.
Answer and transfer incoming phone calls, take prescription messages, verify information for appointment requests, and assist with follow-up appointments or referrals.
Help patients and family members have a good experience; take initiative in problem solving, maintain confidentiality, and interact courteously and respectfully with patients, coworkers, and management.
Perform other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Complete assignments on time, demonstrate quality work, make decisions within limits of authority, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Maintain time and attendance standards consistent with company policy.