Medical Assistant

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and clinical staff by performing a mix of administrative and clinical duties to ensure efficient patient care and smooth daily operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Greet patients and collect a brief medical history, input information into the EMR system and record vital signs, prepare and update patients’ charts/medical records; complete lab/pathology requisitions, arrange examining room instruments and equipment and prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist the physician with certain procedures (pap tests, casting, biopsies, labs, ear irrigation, and dressing changes)
• Label and generate charges for dispensary medications, counts, and bottle meds for providers, record lab tests, and immunizations.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and prepare basic laboratory tests on the premises
• Schedule follow-up appointments and explain surgical in-house procedures to patients as directed by the physician.
• Perform procedures that do not require a physician's visit (glucose/hemoglobin tests, well-baby checkups, initial physical examination work-up, and EKG/TB testing
• Prepares charge slips for payment, assist with vaccine and medical supply orders.
• Purchase and maintain supplies and equipment, keep waiting, and examining rooms neat and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong patient care and communication skills.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and basic computer skills.
• Ability to take accurate vital signs and perform routine clinical tests.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of infection control and safety protocols.
• Basic laboratory skills, including specimen collection and handling.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a patient-focused approach.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching

• Tuition benefits for employee and qualified dependents

• Medical and Dental

• Short-and Long-term disability benefits

• Paid parental and maternity leave

As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.

Approximate starting hourly rate:

The wage offered could be above or below range based on education and experience as it relates to the job description.