- Salary
- $5k+/mo
- Location
- Oahu, HI, HI, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Helping Everyone Get Ready for Their Best Job Yet!
The Honolulu Emergency Services Department, Health Services Branch (HSB), is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its dedicated medical examination team supporting the City's pre-employment and periodic health screening program. This position focuses on medical examinations, testing, vaccinations, documentation and customer service. Your work will help ensure City employees are ready to serve Honolulu.
What You Will Do
- Conduct pre-examination health assessments (e.g., height, weight, BMI, lung capacity, hearing, blood pressure, EKG, TB Screening, etc.).
- Administer vaccination injections as part of an immunization program.
- Operate medical testing equipment (e.g., spirometer, audiometer, sphygmomanometer, vision tester, EKG, centrifuge, etc.).
- Collect urine drug screening samples.
- Coordinate and implement preventive and routine maintenance for medical equipment.
- Work with medical staff and the Medical Records Section to maintain smooth workflow and good customer service during examinations.
- Experience in a clinical screening or medical examination setting.
- Experience operating medical testing equipment.
- Experience administering vaccinations or performing TB skin tests.
- At least six months of relevant experience, including independently performing medical examinations
Special Work Conditions
Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Must be on call during weekdays, weekends, and holidays
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today and become part of a dedicated team that helps launch City careers every day.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a FCE must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE/SKILLS NEEDED IN:
- Performing basic clinical tests and using standard testing equipment
- Understanding of the general structure and functions of the human body
- Administering immunizations
- Managing medical supply inventory
- Following laws and regulations for issuing and properly disposing of medical or other specialized supplies and equipment
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Successful completion of a training course for Pulmonary Function Testing and Audiometric Testing to satisfy OSHA requirements pertaining to qualification of testing personnel, prior to completion of probation.If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
Skills
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