Medical Assistant - Ob/Gyn

Community Clinic of Maui, Inc. dba Malama I Ke Ola Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a fully integrated behavioral health, dental, and primary care system. Our 100+ professionals and providers serve the people of Maui at three clinics—two locations in Wailuku and one in Lahaina. We have behavioral health providers who partner with the primary care clinicians to assist in a vast number of activities including warm handoffs for acute behavioral health crisis management, substance abuse counseling, tobacco cessation counseling, chronic disease self management counseling, and long-term individual and family therapy. We have been serving the Maui community since 1993. Since 2015, we have served over 11,000 patients of which 97% are living at or below 200% of the Federal poverty level. Our philosophy is for all professionals to work at the top of their license. We are a learning organization that focuses on Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Trauma-Informed Care, and Team-Based Care. Please visit our website https://ccmaui.org/ to view our unique focus projects, our professional staff, and to learn more about our health center. Join our growing team of caring, competent, and committed professionals in serving the underserved communities on Maui.

Medical Assistant - OB/Gyn Department:

The Medical Assistant :is a vital member of the clinical team and works with the other providers and staff to deliver patient care in accordance with nationally accepted guidelines, policies and procedures to achieve the health center’s goals and objectives in delivering exceptional care to our patients. The primary work location is Ooka Wailuku clinic and may be assigned to the Lahaina satellite clinic. This position will provide coverage in the OB/Gyn department when regular staff are on vacation or a leave of absence. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.

Join the : Malama I Ke Ola Health Center Team!:

• Caring work environment:
• Trauma-Informed Care orientation:
• Team-Based Care:
• Patient-Centered Medical Home:
• Awesome benefits:

• Check our website for Mission, Vision and Core Values! ccmaui.org:

This position will perform administrative tasks as well as medical assistance.

• Does quality control checks as assigned.
• Deliver visual acuity testing, hearing tests, diabetes foot exams, EKGs, and assists providers with procedures.
• Complete CLIA Waived lab tests and documenting the results in the EMR and recognizing abnormal results.
• Route phone calls and refill requests to the provider via EMR (Electronic Medical Records).
• Complete Prior Authorizations to QUEST and insurance companies.
• Administrative and computer tasks as assigned.
• Room the patient by taking vital signs, doing appropriate assessments, checking medications and patient history, documenting patient symptoms and health concerns.
• Schedule appointments for follow-ups.
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect co-payments/payments.
• Monitor flow of patients for efficiency and checks to make sure who has checked in for the day.
• Schedule referrals for mammograms and specialists.
• Stock exam rooms, advises nurse manager of stock needs.
• Assist with dressing changes.
• Follow standing orders for protocols such as Diabetes and preventive protocols;
• Track referrals and diagnostics tests for completion.
• Administer immunizations and other injectables.

Education:

• Completion of a medication administration course, required upon hire, or within six months of employment.
• High School Diploma

Experience:

• Experience working with OB/Gyn patients a plus.
• Minimum of one year experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferred. Will train the right candidate.

Requirements:

• Valid driver license and access to an insured vehicle
• Ability to collaboratively and patiently work with patients who face social determinants of health, may be home and food insecure, and may not be fluent in English
• COVID-19 vaccination card or ability to provide medical or religious exemption to meet CMS requirements.
• Certification to administer injections or obtain certification within first six months of employment
• Ability to be self-directed to perform duties with limited supervision.
• TB clearance within the past 12 months
• Current BLS CPR

Community Clinic of Maui, Inc. dba Malama I Ke Ola Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We embrace a friendly, warm, and welcoming environment so that we can deliver on our promise to provide quality care to our community. E komo mai (Welcome)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, lactation, arrest and court record or any other protected category recognized by state and federal laws.