Medical Assistant

Make a difference in the health of our Maui community! Malama I Ke Ola Health Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable Medical Assistant who enjoys connecting with patients and working as part of a collaborative care team.

In this hands-on role, you'll partner with nurses, medical providers, and other healthcare professionals to help patients feel welcomed, prepared, and supported throughout their care.

If you bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing quality care to people from all walks of life, we'd love to hear from you! PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the clinical care team by performing administrative and patient care in an efficient, effective, safe, and quality- oriented manner according to established policy, procedure and protocol.

The MA will work in a clinical triad with the Registered Nurse (RN) and Medical Provider (MD/DO/NP/PA).

This position also works closely with an interdisciplinary team including the Adult care team, OBGYN care team, Pediatric care team, Integrated Health team, Dental staff, Member Services and outside referral entities to ensure patient centered care.

Medical Assistants who have received proper training may administer medications (Topically, orally and injections [SQ, IM, Vaccinations/Immunizations]).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS Core Clinical Responsibilities: Service Service Description Pre-Visit Patient Care Coordinates pre-visit planning with RN and Medical Provider on assigned team.

Review protocols that are due for the patient.

Work with RN to contact all new patients presenting with Chronic Disease indicators before their first visit to complete a Pre-Visit assessment that includes medications, pharmacy information, past medical history, medication list, and problems.

The MA will complete screenings for SDOH, alcohol, PHQ2, GAD 2, smoking, drugs, safety, etc.

Identify High Needs Patients with Medical Provider and works with RN to contact all identified High Needs Patients prior to the next visit to determine if care plan objectives from the previous visit have been completed.

If there has been interim care outside the organization The MA will request medical records, consent for the office visits, and if the patient has any concerns that the team can prepare for.

Identify patients' special needs, such as translation and transportation, to collaborate with CHW services.

If the patient identifies that the order result is not available in the patient's chart, inform the patient to complete labs, imaging, and consult prior to the visit.

Advised patient to bring necessary paper works, logs, medication bottles, and/or vaccination card as needed.

Check inventory and supplies.

Patient Care during Visit Prepares room to include refreshing exam table cover, stocking with supplies, setting up for applicable tests and care procedures, cleaning blood pressure cuff, etc.

Checks schedule for patient arrival.

If a patient has arrived e...