What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Practice Assistant position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Join our Shriners Children's Hawaii 'Ohana! We are proud of providing the highest quality care to Hawaii's Keiki for over 100 years. Shriners Children's Hawaii treats children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions throughout the Pacific Basin regardless of the family's ability to pay. Become a part of our specialized care staff and help us transform lives together.
Shriners Children's is a network of 21 non-profit medical facilities, telehealth sites, outreach programs, ambulatory centers and clinics across North America, treating children from 170 countries. Our work environment is mission driven and our patients are at the heart of everything we do. They inspire us to continue our mission of improving the lives of children and families.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, Shriners is committed to providing challenging and rewarding careers in an environment based on our corporate values: excellence, innovation, commitment, integrity, teamwork, stewardship and respect.
Job Overview
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 $19.70 -$24.60/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.
Responsibilities
- The Physician Practice Assistant assists in rooming patients, taking vital signs, measurements, preparation of exam rooms, assisting the physician, interacting with other departments.
- The Physicain Practice Assistant 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
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred:
- 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)
Salary : $20 - $25
