Physician Practice Assistant- Geriatrics Clinic POB3 601 (Full Time, 40, Day)

Company: Queen's Health System
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

What you will do as a Physician Practice Assistant -caring for Hawaii's Kupuna: - - - Greet and check in patients. - - Patient Registration - - Gather vital signs and weigh patients - - Prepare exam rooms - - Gather medical records from patient's PCP and other specialists - - Assist with check out, orders and follow-up instructions from doctors - - Answer calls from patients/vendors/caregivers - - Manage incoming referrals for new patients - - Administer vaccines and medications as ordered - - Process refills - - Assist doctor with simple procedures such as Ear Wash and wound care - - Participate in Performance Improvement projects with other team members ResponsibilitiesEffective Date: - - 08/22I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:--- - Performs administrative and related patient care functions and activities to support the physician practice as assigned. - --- - Performs duties in compliance with regulatory requirements and in accordance to established policies, procedures and regulations.II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:--- - Continuous: lifting to - pound, seeing, hearing, speaking, grasping, fingering. - --- - Frequent to continuous: sitting, standing, walking, bending/stooping below waist level, squatting, twisting, reaching above, at and below shoulders, repetitive arm/hand motion, lifting up to 10 pounds. - --- - Occasional: kneeling, crouching, climbing, walking on uneven ground, horizontal lift/carry up to maximum of 50 pounds with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 pounds and pushing/pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force.--- - Operates computer and various office and medical equipment.III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:--- - Exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and communicable diseases. - --- - Work environment can be fast-paced and hectic.--- - May require interisland travel to assist satellite clinics.IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:--- - Must meet one (1) of the following:o - Completion of program/degree in one (1) of the following: - Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse; ORo - Nursing Student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals and a pharmacology course; OR o - Six (6) months of direct patient care experience (preferably in a physician practice setting) or six (6) months of administrative medical office experience in any one (1) of the following areas: - patient access or admitting, registration, scheduling, insurance verification (preferably in a physician practice setting). --- - Current CPR certification at BLS/HCP level.B. EXPERIENCE:--- - Experience to demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with computers and automated systems.--- - Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English.--- - Depending upon area of assignment, experience comparable to a Patient Service Representative in a hospital may be preferred.Equal Employment OpportunityEqual Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet#queens12#PIQGenPandoLogic. Keywords: Geriatrician, Location: Honolulu, HI - 96849

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