MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Part Time - Main Clinic
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services5 months ago
Honolulu, HI, United States
On-site
Part-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
KKV was founded by community leaders in 1972 to provide much-needed health services for Kalihi’s low income, largely–immigrant Asian and Pacific Islander residents. With over 200 staff serving more than 15,000 residents annually in over 20 languages, KKV pioneers holistic, community‐based approaches to health and wellness. The organization is nationally recognized for its innovative Social Determinants Of Health (SDOH) programs and culturally rooted frameworks like Pilinahā.
POSITION OPENINGS: Multiple FULL TIME and PART TIME positions (40 hours a week). Salary commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the medical front and back area including appointment scheduling, answering telephone calls, and assisting patients.
- Assist all providers in delivering high quality health care to medical clients.
- Maintain efficient operations while adapting work hours as needed (Schedule: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm; Monday to Saturday; full-time requires 10 hours/day over 4 days/week).
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work well in a team setting.
- Experience working with multi-cultural staff and client populations.
- High School Diploma is required.
- Must possess a Medical Assistant Certificate or be an RN graduate from another country.
- CPR Certification.
Benefits & Perks
- Employer Sponsored Health Insurance Plans: Choose from 4 plans (2 Kaiser & 2 UHA) with KKV paying 100% of the employee Medical Health Insurance Premium (single coverage) for the base UHA 3000 or KP 101 Plan covering Medical, Dental, Vision, and Drugs.
- Generous Holiday Schedule: All State Holidays are observed (13–14 full days at 4 hours per day plus 2 half days at 2 hours per day are paid).
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Part-time staff accumulate .0654 hours of PTO per hour worked, paid out upon separation.
- Retirement: KKV contributes 8.5% of your annual compensation toward a Tax Sheltered Annuity after 2 eligible years (minimum 1000 hours/year), with 100% vesting.
- Flexible Spending Plans: Participation in the KKV Cafeteria Plan (Medical Spending & Dependent Care) from day one.
- Transportation Benefit: Eligible employees receive a bus pass benefit after a 3-month probation (employee pays $25, KKV subsidizes $65).
- Bereavement Leave: Paid leave available (24 hours for local travel; 40 hours for out-of-state travel) after a 3-month probation.
- Jury Duty: KKV pays the difference between your normal rate of pay and the court-paid amount for up to 1 month.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: KKV qualifies for PSLF and the Temporary Expanded PSLF program.
- Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy benefits in partnership with HR Symphony by Altres.
Required Skills
Cultural Competence
Appointment Scheduling
Medical Administration
Teamwork
Patient Care
Telephone Communication