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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: Updated on May 24, 2023

POSITION TITLES: MEDICAL ASSISTANT FP or LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE FP

STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

POSITION NOS.: 59584, 59586

SALARY: *Rates based on a monthly rate at a Full Performance (FP) level at 1.0 FTE*

• Medical Assistant FP – $4,142 per month | HE07 | BU10
• Licensed Practical Nurse FP – $4,306 per month | HE08 | BU10

LOCATION: These are regional positions located in the Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consist of: The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a. Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and the Kaua’i Region Clinics are all part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

The Medical Assistant assists the clinical licensed staff by performing a variety of tasks to ensure that necessary patient care and related technical work are provided, including any other duties assigned.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for independently performing the full range of practical nursing care and related technical work and any other duties as assigned.

These positions may frequently require intense work activity and the ability to handle many processes simultaneously while prioritizing primary functions. Positions must interface with administration, providers, staff, and public and private agencies within the community and must have the ability to use tact and diplomacy in ensuring that department standards are maintained. A high level of confidentiality is required. These positions will report to the Registered Professional Nurse V (Clinic Nurse Manager), position no. 57326, or its designee.

Candidates for these positions are subject to be assigned to work with different specialties and in other clinic locations within the Kaua’i Region organization and are subject to work on shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on the operational needs.

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications. 

MEDICAL ASSISTANT – FULL PERFORMANCE

Licensure: Current, valid driver’s license.

Certification: 

• Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) from the National Healthcare Association (NHA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT); or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) must be obtained at the time of appointment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience as a Medical Assistant in an Outpatient Clinic or similar health institution setting assisting professional licensed clinical staff in the provision of care to outpatient patients. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of emergency medical practices, techniques, and procedures; functional anatomy, and human physiology.

Desirable Qualifications: Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner; ability to communicate and work effectively with distraught or agitated individuals; demonstrated proficiency in the application of all of the knowledge and abilities, specified below for the Full Performance level, in providing the full range of services to a caseload of patients. Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and work rules of the work site.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE –  FULL PERFORMANCE

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure: Valid license with the State of Hawai’i as a practical nurse at the time of appointment (Evidence of licensure is required); Current, valid driver’s license. 

Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience in a hospital or similar health institution as a (1) licensed practical nurse, (2) licensed vocational nurse, or (3) registered professional nurse. Such work experience must have involved the performance of a variety of personal care, nursing care, and related technical work for a caseload of patients and required and demonstrated possession of the knowledge of practical nursing principles and practices including patient age groups and the developmental process characteristic of these age groups; and the ability to apply them in providing care/treatment that is appropriate to the age, medical condition and/or developmental status of the patients served; and observe, record and report on the general and specific physical and mental conditions of the patients, and the signs and symptoms which may be indicative of significant changes in the condition of such patients.

Knowledge of: the nursing process; body structure and function; principles of asepsis; universal precautions; infection control; principles of administering medications; patient preparation for prescribed treatments and procedures; data-gathering techniques; interpersonal communication skills; alternative methods of communication for patients with special needs; environmental and patient safety; patient rights; individualization of care, including religious, cultural and developmental influences; patient age groups and the developmental process characteristic of these age groups; team participation in care planning and evaluations; therapeutic and life-saving procedures; specialized equipment; maintenance of optimal body functioning and prevention of complications; principles of body mechanics and assistive devices; comfort measures; obvious signs of emotional and mental health problems; chemical dependency; adaptive and maladaptive behavior; sensory deprivation and overload; abusive and self destructive behavior; concepts of wellness; reproduction and human sexuality; birthing and parenting; and growth and development, including dying and death.

Ability to: Apply practical nursing principles and practices; read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively with others in English; maintain records and prepare reports; respond quickly and take appropriate action in emergencies; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with other staff, patients and others; possess an understanding of multiple cultures; and keep current in the field.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of these positions which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: December 07, 2021

JOB STATUS:  Permanent/Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $2,933/month (SR10 ; BU03)

JOB LOCATION:  Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital – Waimea, Kaua’i, HI

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Nursing Administration department of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). KVMH, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consist of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalaheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalaheo, The Clinic at Po’ipu, The Specialty Clinic at Kapa’a, and Urgent Care at Po’ipu, are all part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Health Unit Clerk will provide clerical services and support assistance to the nursing department staff, and performs any other tasks as assigned. This position may be subject to rotating shits, extended hours, including work on the holidays and weekends and may also be assigned to assist other nursing departments as deemed necessary. The Health Unit Clerk will report to the Registered Professional Nurse V: Unit Nurse Manager, or its designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Certification: None required.

Licensure: None Required.

General Experience: One and one half (1 1/2) years of professional clerical work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances and equipment (e.g., copying machines, word processors, etc.); and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, communicate effectively orally and in writing; deal tactfully with others; operate common office equipment; and organize and prioritize work tasks.

Specialized Experience: One (1) year of professional experience in a health care setting (e.g., hospital, clinic, physician’s office, etc.) which involved working with physician(s) and receiving, coordinating, expediting and/or implementing their patient care orders. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology through the application of such knowledge to work assignments.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Business English; spelling; filing; arithmetic; office practices and procedures; and the operation and maintenance of common office appliances and equipment (e.g., word processors, copying machines, etc.); Medical terminology (e.g., prefixes, suffixes and word roots, commonly used abbreviations and symbols, rules of medical word building, etc.).

Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing; deal tactfully with others; carry out a variety of standard office clerical routines; perform basic arithmetic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); operate common office equipment; prepare simple narrative and numerical reports; learn medical terminology; and manage and prioritize multiple tasks during periods of intense activity; Demonstrated ability to independently apply medical terminology to work tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily. Disabilities in these or other areas will not automatically result in disqualification. Those applicants who demonstrate that they are capable of performing the essential functions of the position will not be disqualified under this section.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT 

COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.  After receiving a conditional offer of employment, all prospective new HHSC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  New employees are required to provide confirmation of their full vaccination status by presenting their CDC vaccination card or VAMS Certificate prior to their start date.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: November 23, 2021

JOB STATUS: Permanent / Full-Time

SALARY: Negotiable

JOB LOCATION: Kaua’i Region Medical Group (KRMG) – Kaua’i, HI

FUNCTIONS: This position is located in the Patient Financial Services (PFS) department, which is responsible for a variety of fiscal services including patient accounting, admitting (patient access), financial counseling, payer negotiations, price transparency, charge description master management, denial management, health information management, and financial informatics. The Patient Financial Services Dept. also coordinates activities related to the planning, implementing, and maintaining of all functions pertinent to the Patient Financial Services areas.

The Charge Description Master (CDM) Coordinator is responsible for the management of the charge description master, the key to maintaining revenue integrity. This position works closely with clinical services, finance leadership and patient financial services to review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of all billable services in the Kaua’i Region and its affiliates. This position will also manage revenue codes and our pricing structure in order to remain competitive and negotiable high rates from private payers. The CDM Coordinator must be able to maintain open communication with all departments, including providers, and collaborate with Patient Financial Services and HIM to ensure that all clinical documentation and coding practices align with the charge master, as well as educate and update staff of any pricing and billing processes. The CDM Coordinator will also review the CDM for continuous improvement and workflow to ensure appropriate charge capture for all services and items provided to the patient. Other duties include assisting in strategic planning, staffing issues, budget, and cost analysis and performing other duties as assigned.

The CDM Coordinator may work remotely and may require travel to all facilities with the Kauai Region. Position may be required to work long hours, work all shifts, weekends and holidays as directed by the manager. This position reports to the Regional Revenue Cycle Officer (RRCO) or its designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: High School Graduation; Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university preferred.

Experience: Strong background in financial management and knowledgeable of State and Federal laws and requirements relating to healthcare management.  Proven record of accomplishment in building and developing high performance teams.

Licensure: Current, valid driver’s license.

Certification: None required. Active membership in Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) or related professional organization is highly desirable.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: principles and practices of charge master processes; principles and practices of supervision; governmental organization and functions; and public relations. Requires competitive skills in analysis patient accounting, measurement, and communication. Excellent computer and financial management skills.

Ability to: plan, organize, and direct the work of a charge master program, develop, revise and instill consistency and standardization within the EMR; obtain, analyze and evaluate facts; analyze facility needs and provide services to fulfill those needs; interpret pertinent laws, rules and regulations; prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports; draft policies and procedures; maintain cooperative and effective relationship with public officers, departmental personnel and members of the general public; and make sound administrative policy decisions; analyze and resolve problems that affect claim submission process; ability to financially analyze data for operations, budgeting, auditing, forecasting; basic accounting knowledge; AR and reserve analysis, market analysis; leadership skills to motive cross-department teams’ performance toward excellence.

Must have thorough knowledge in the areas of patient registration. medical records, accounts receivables (AR), and cost report programs; knowledge of third party requirements, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and electronic filing of claims; excellent customer service skills required to deal with internal and external customers, departments and facilities, associates and physicians, various committees, vendors and governmental agencies; ability to meet deadlines.

Must have high level of accuracy and attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to attend to competing priorities in an efficient and timely manner while prioritizing effectively in a team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: November 09, 2021

JOB STATUS:  Permanent / Full-time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $9,242/month (SR23; BU09)

JOB LOCATION: Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital – Waimea, Kaua’i, HI

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Emergency department of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). KVMH, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consist of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalaheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipu, and the Clinic at Kapa’a are all part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Emergency department provides direct nursing care and first aid to patients requiring emergency services; assists the physician in the examination and treatment of patients; prepares and maintains records of all emergency cases; and arranges admittance to the hospital as required; and for outpatient surgery patients, provides preoperative and postoperative care.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) V (Unit Nurse Manager) is responsible for the 24-hour accountability for the management and direction of the Emergency Department to ensure the provision of optimal care for patients addressing the individualized age-appropriate care needs of patients. This position will also assure the assessing and evaluating of the patients’ immediate and long-term needs in an appropriate and professional manner and developing and implementing care plans based on those needs. The RPN V must be able to carry out nursing procedures, as well as delegate to staff those techniques requiring a high degree of skill and current knowledge; including any other duties as assigned. This position may be subject to rotating shifts, extended hours and may be floated to other nursing units as needed.

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing, or its designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Graduation from a nursing program with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

Licensure: Valid, active license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawai’i. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawai’i RN licensure (a copy of valid license) at the time of appointment.

Certification: Current certifications from the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications must be provided upon appointment of hire.

General Experience: One and one-half years (1-1/2) of professional nursing experience, of which one year must have been comparable to Registered Professional Nurse III, where applicant independently provided nursing care to patients in a clinic, hospital or institution.

Five (5) years of combined experience in Emergency services, and/or certification in specialty preferred.

Supervisory Experience: Six (6) months of professional supervisory nursing experience which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and developing employees.

*Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must be able to demonstrate the aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader; previous work experience in a position that demonstrates or performs supervisory functions or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory or administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Nursing theory and practice, technique and procedures; biological, physical, social, and medicinal sciences as related to the nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and developments in nursing hospital/institution nursing programs and current trends and procedures necessary for their implementation.

Ability to: Apply nursing theory and practice planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret, and evaluate symptoms of patients’ conditions and take appropriate action, to establish and maintain good relationships with hospital personnel, medical staff, and the general public; direct the work of nursing assistants; prepare comprehensive nursing diagnosis and nursing care plans; plan and schedule the work of others; present nursing education programs; learn the principles and practices of supervision; demonstrate leadership abilities; work under stressful situations; and possess good oral and written communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Physical Demands

• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.).
• Occasional prolonged standing/walking.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
• Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Vision Requirements

• Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.
• Color Vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, illness, injury and death).
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of a patient.
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice.

Tools, Equipment & Machines

• Personal computers & associated software
• Common office equipment (typewriter, photocopier, facsimile, adding machines)
• Diagnostic equipment

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: November 09, 2021 ***Updated on September 20, 2023***

POSITION TITLE: BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER I

STATUS: Permanent | Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $5,389 per month | BC09 | BU01

LOCATION: This position is located in the Plant Maintenance department at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. SMMH, along with Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, which consists of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic/Urgent Care at Po’ipū, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, are all part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Plant Maintenance department provides technical expertise for the design, planning, and construction aspects of building, remodeling, or renovating the physical plant and equipment to meet the needs of the facility; maintains the buildings and equipment of the facility; repairs or replaces parts of equipment; maintains electrical service; ensures other utilities of the facility are functioning properly; maintains grounds and landscaping; operates and maintains boilers; conducts fire inspection; and maintains the facility in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition.

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Building Maintenance Worker (BMW) I perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair work in the upkeep of buildings, residences, and other structures and in the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities housed in such structures, including services of light, heat, repair in order to create a pleasant and comfortable physical environment for patients, employees, medical staff, and the general public; and performs other related duties as assigned. This position is to perform the repair, maintenance, and minor construction/ renovation of the buildings and utilities at SMMH; including also repairs and maintenance of all equipment at SMMH. The BMW I reports to the BMW II, position number 58274, or its designee.

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans
• Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. Also, please see below the additional requirements according to the specific department.

Education: None required. 

Select Certification: Current, valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Experience and Training: Four (4) years of work experience in performing a variety of building maintenance repair work or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge of: Basic practices and methods in the repair of buildings, including safety procedures, common tools, equipment, and materials used in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical trades; electro-mechanical appliances used in homes and other buildings.

Ability to: Determine the need for repairs involving a variety of building trades; use hand tools utilized in a variety of building trades; read blueprints and sketches; estimate cost, time, and material needed to perform a job; make mechanical repairs to equipment and appliances that are part of a housing unit; understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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