Physician Practice Assistant
About The Position
The Physician Practice Assistant supports the medical and nursing staff in providing care and comfort to infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent, and young adult patients during outpatient clinic appointments by performing routine clinical and clerical tasks. In addition, they are responsible for phlebotomy and assisting with the application and removal of casts. We have an opportunity for a Full-Time, Physician Practice Assistant in our Central Oahu Clinic. This is a non-exempt and benefits eligible position. The pay range for this position is $20.31 -$30.46/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic or physician's office beyond internship preferred.
- Two years' pediatric care experience
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Responsibilities
- Assists in rooming patients, taking vital signs, measurements, preparation of exam rooms, assisting the physician, interacting with other departments.
- Works with and under the direction of the Physician and RN.
- Assists providers, nursing and other health care professionals with procedures and the intake and depart processes.
- Accurately documents information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Responsible for prepping clinic to include ordering and monitoring supply levels and equipment.
- Utilizes good clinical judgement to identify problems and interventions with patients and families and referral to RN as needed
Benefits
- All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
- In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
- Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
- Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
- Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
