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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education Requirements:  Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience Requirement:  One-half year (1/2) of professional nursing experience.

Selective Certification Requirements: of One-half year (1/2) of professional nursing experience  it must be in OB

Applicants shall be restricted to those possessing the following:

Applicants are required to provide current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one (1) month of employment.

License Required:  License to practice as professional nurse in the State of Hawaii. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawaii RN licensure (a copy of valid license) at the time of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Nursing theory and practice; biological, physical, social and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and developments in nursing.

ABILITY TO: Apply nursing theory and practices to planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition and take appropriate action; direct the work of nursing assistants; work effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, medical staff and employees.

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HOW TO APPLY:   For application information, please click on the links below:

Application Information

1. • Internal Application (for eligible internal applicant or HHSC regular employees only (non-casual hire))
   • External Application (for external applicant)

For additional information, call (808) 338-9425 or e-mail kauaijobs@hhsc.org.

Please complete our HHSC Employment Application form even if you are submitting your RESUME.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. Applications will be kept active for six (6) months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment will be required to become a Hawaii resident within a reasonable time from hire.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be conditioned on the results of a complete physical examination, which includes a drug screening. For certain job categories, applicants may be referred to an HHSC-designated physician, rather than the applicant’s personal physician of choice. The cost for all physical examinations, except the cost for the drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation shall bear the cost of the drug screening.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please complete and submit our HHSC Employment Application.  Only applicants that have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with the hiring manager. Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications. Applications received for positions with “Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met” will be accepted as long as there are vacancies. Inactive/filled announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

STEPS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, SUBSEQUENT APPEALS: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include 1. The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2. the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is a statute or rule violation, and 3. any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Complaint and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

Job Description

DATE POSTED: January 23, 2020

JOB STATUS:  Permanent/Full-Time

SALARY: $2,9425/month-plus $200 monthly salary differential (BU03/SR11) *updated 10/12/2020*

JOB LOCATION:  Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Health Information Management Section of the Kauai Region. Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and Kauai Region Clinics (Waimea, Port Allen, Kalaheo, Poipu, and Kapaa) are all part of the Kauai Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii.

The HIM Department establishes and maintains the medical records on all patients treated at the hospitals and clinics, collects and reports vital statistical data which are used in determining costs and ensures maximum utilization of the hospital services, provides records management which involves the ICSD system of identification and filing, classification and coding of diseases, preparation of birth and death certificate documents, and controls on release of medical records for continued patient care, insurance payments and legal court proceedings.

The Health Information Technician I is part of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department team and performs simple and routine health information duties relating to the maintenance of patient records for the Kauai Region. Position requires travel to and from facilities and clinics within the region, as assigned.

The position reports to the Health Information Technician III.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education:   High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:  Two (2) years of work experience in a health information management department of a hospital or allied medical care facility, or in an allied health or medical program (e.g., nursing unit, admissions dept., clinic, etc.), which included such duties as filing medical records, posting data onto medical records, cross-indexing data, compiling numerical data from medical records or reports, typing/transcribing medical reports, and work of a comparable nature.  The experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, office practices and procedures pertinent to medical records processing and maintenance, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to perform arithmetic computations, follow oral and written instructions, operate various kinds of office equipment and deal tactfully and effectively with others.

Certification: none

Licensure: none

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

Ability to: Analyze and file medical records; prepare reports and summaries from medical records; perform arithmetic computations; deal tactfully and effectively with others; operate a typewriter, computer and other office machines; follow oral and written instructions. Certain positions in this class may require that candidates take dictation at the rate of 90 words per minute and transcribe such dictation accurately.

Knowledge of: Nature and uses of medical records; medical terminology; established health information management classification, coding, filing and indexing systems; office practices and procedures; use and care of office machines.

Job Description

DATE POSTED: January 23, 2020

JOB STATUS:  Permanent/Full-Time

SALARY: $2835/month-plus $200 monthly salary differential (SR11)

JOB LOCATION:  Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Health Information Management Section of the Kauai Region. Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and Kauai Region Clinics (Waimea, Port Allen, Kalaheo, Poipu, and Kapaa) are all part of the Kauai Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii.

The HIM Department establishes and maintains the medical records on all patients treated at the hospitals and clinics, collects and reports vital statistical data which are used in determining costs and ensures maximum utilization of the hospital services, provides records management which involves the ICSD system of identification and filing, classification and coding of diseases, preparation of birth and death certificate documents, and controls on release of medical records for continued patient care, insurance payments and legal court proceedings.

The Health Information Technician I is part of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department team and performs simple and routine health information duties relating to the maintenance of patient records for the Kauai Region. Position requires travel to and from facilities and clinics within the region, as assigned.

The position reports to the Health Information Technician III.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education:   High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:  Two (2) years of work experience in a health information management department of a hospital or allied medical care facility, or in an allied health or medical program (e.g., nursing unit, admissions dept., clinic, etc.), which included such duties as filing medical records, posting data onto medical records, cross-indexing data, compiling numerical data from medical records or reports, typing/transcribing medical reports, and work of a comparable nature.  The experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, office practices and procedures pertinent to medical records processing and maintenance, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to perform arithmetic computations, follow oral and written instructions, operate various kinds of office equipment and deal tactfully and effectively with others.

Certification: none

Licensure: none

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

Ability to: Analyze and file medical records; prepare reports and summaries from medical records; perform arithmetic computations; deal tactfully and effectively with others; operate a typewriter, computer and other office machines; follow oral and written instructions. Certain positions in this class may require that candidates take dictation at the rate of 90 words per minute and transcribe such dictation accurately.

Knowledge of: Nature and uses of medical records; medical terminology; established health information management classification, coding, filing and indexing systems; office practices and procedures; use and care of office machines.

Requirements

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.

You must have 6 months of paid work experience as an RN

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 

CERTIFICATION: BLS & ACLS certification required on date of hire.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: License to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii. Applicants must submit evidence of current Hawaii RN licensure (a copy of valid license) at the time of appointment.

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HOW TO APPLY:   For application information, please click on the links below:

Application Information

1. • Internal Application (for eligible internal applicant or HHSC regular employees only (non-casual hire))
   • External Application (for external applicant)

For additional information, call (808) 338-9425 or e-mail kauaijobs@hhsc.org.

Please complete our HHSC Employment Application form even if you are submitting your RESUME.

 QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. Applications will be kept active for six (6) months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment will be required to become a Hawaii resident within a reasonable time from hire.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be conditioned on the results of a complete physical examination, which includes a drug screening. For certain job categories, applicants may be referred to an HHSC-designated physician, rather than the applicant’s personal physician of choice. The cost for all physical examinations, except the cost for the drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation shall bear the cost of the drug screening.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please complete and submit our HHSC Employment Application.  Only applicants that have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with the hiring manager. Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications. Applications received for positions with “Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met” will be accepted as long as there are vacancies. Inactive/filled announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

STEPS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, SUBSEQUENT APPEALS: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include 1. The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2. the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is a statute or rule violation, and 3. any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Complaint and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: October 13, 2021

POSITION NO: 59038

JOB STATUS: Permanent / Full-Time 

SALARY: $3,061 month (BU03; SR13)

JOB LOCATION:  Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Patient Access Services Department of the Fiscal & Patient Services Section at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. It is one (1) of 9 facilities within the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

The Patient Access Representative II is responsible for interviewing patients and/or accompanying parties to obtain patient demographic and insurance information. Other duties include transfer and discharging patients; switchboard and PA system duties; cashiering duties; and public relations duties. This position will be required to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays in multiple locations within the Kauai Region to meet the needs of the patients. (This includes reporting to Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kapaa, Hawaii)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education Requirement:  High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience Requirement: General Experience: Two (2) years of typing, stenographic, clerical work, cashiering, data input, customer service skills or any combination of these experiences which duties demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, standard office equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, speak and write simply and directly, observe differences in copy and proofread words and numbers quickly and accurately, and operate various kinds of office equipment; and ability to deal effectively with others in eliciting information and providing service.

Patient Access Rep II:           In addition to general experience, specialized experience is required

Specialized Experience: One (1) year of work experience performing admission activities in a hospital; interviewing patients and/or responsible persons to secure information, securing signatures for insurance benefits; arranging for method of payment for costs not covered by insurance; and preparing admitting records.

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HOW TO APPLY:   For application information, please click on the links below:

1. • For additional information, call (808) 338-9425 or e-mail kauaijobs@hhsc.org.

Please complete our HHSC Employment Application form even if you are submitting your RESUME.

 QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. Applications will be kept active for six (6) months.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment will be required to become a Hawaii resident within a reasonable time from hire.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to physically and mentally perform efficiently the duties of the position. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be conditioned on the results of a complete physical examination, which includes a drug screening. For certain job categories, applicants may be referred to an HHSC-designated physician, rather than the applicant’s personal physician of choice. The cost for all physical examinations, except the cost for the drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation shall bear the cost of the drug screening.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please complete and submit our HHSC Employment Application.  Only applicants that have been through a Human Resources (HR) applicant screening process will be considered for an interview with the hiring manager. Applications for announcements with a deadline date must be on file no later than the last day to file applications. Applications received for positions with “Continuous Recruitment Until Needs are Met” will be accepted as long as there are vacancies. Inactive/filled announcements will be taken off the HHSC website.

STEPS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, SUBSEQUENT APPEALS: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include 1. The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2. the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is a statute or rule violation, and 3. any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Complaint and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.