Posting number: 25X027
Department: Health
Division: DepDirOfHlth
Job classification: PARA MEDICAL ASSISTANT III (HE-06)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services
Please be advised that the hiring process for this position is part of the Department of Health’s Hiring Innovation for Rapid Employment (HIRE) Pilot Project. The Pilot Project will defer the traditional screening of applications for minimum qualifications until after a selection has been made. Therefore, the referral of an application to the hiring manager and the opportunity to interview for the position do not indicate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, nor do they guarantee employment. If selected for the role, a comprehensive review of the application packet will occur to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. If the selectee is deemed qualified, a conditional offer will be issued.
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health
The position is located on the Island of KAUAI
Salary: Level I $4,378 per month (HE-02)
Level II $4,537 per month (HE-04)
Level III $4,905 per month (He-06)
The State recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.
This series includes all positions which involve the performance, as a primary responsibility, of duties relating directly to the care of patients in a hospital or medically oriented institution or clinic, when the performance of this responsibility involves direct interpersonal relationships with patients or responsible participation as a member of a treatment or nursing team. The performance of such work primarily requires practical knowledge of various techniques and procedures and the ability to work as a member of a treatment team. Such knowledge is typically gained through a combination of on-the-job experience, specialized training courses, and supervised clinical practice.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Experience Requirement: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below, and in the amounts shown below in the following table, or any equivalent combination of training and experience:
PMA I-III Specialized Experience: (Level I = 0 years, Level II = 1 year, Level III = 2 years) Work experience in health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, health centers and other medically oriented institutions where the primary or basic objective was to provide for the maximum physical, mental and/or emotional health of the patient and which duties involved:
Applicants for Para Medical Assistant II, III and IV must have had one (1) year of experience comparable in scope and difficulty to two levels below the level to which the applicant seeks appointment.
PMA-MH Entry Level: Knowledge of personal hygiene and bodily care.
PMA-MH Full Performance: In addition to the Entry Level Qualification Required, one (1) year of work experience which involved the performance of direct personal care activities and a variety of nursing support tasks in the care and/or treatment of patients/inmates. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); first aid; universal precautions; infection control; patient rights; basic medical and nursing terminology; and the ability to assist in and participate in the activities of the treatment team; and independently provide direct personal care services to mentally ill patients/inmates.
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled.
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Complete Application Packet at: Application packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Recruitment deadline is continuous.
Governor Josh Green and the State of Hawai'i are always looking for talented individuals to help improve the services that the people of Hawai'i depend on every day.
No matter your interest, the State of Hawai‘i has a rewarding career waiting for you with jobs sites across O‘ahu – from Kāne‘ohe to Honolulu and ‘Ewa to Kaimukī – as well as on Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Hawai‘i Island.
The State of Hawai‘i provides stable employment, professional development, and advancement opportunities throughout your career. Whether your graduating high school, in college or already a part of the workforce, employment with the State of Hawai‘i is worth looking into, especially for the employee benefits. In addition to your annual salary, state benefits include the following: 21 paid vacation days per year, 21 paid sick days per year, 13 (14 in an election year) paid holidays per year, partial employer-paid health insurance (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription), a defined benefit pension plan based on your years of service, transportation, and other pre-tax benefits.
State of Hawai‘i employees are hard-working, dedicated, and strive to make Hawai‘i a better place for our family, friends, neighbors, and future generations. We have positions open in every department, no matter what you’re passionate about. Our employees provide assistance through accounting, human resources, information technology, and clerical support services. Additionally, many other careers provide services to and take care of our communities and our residents through healthcare, education, and social services. State employees maintain our harbors, airports, roads and highways; support for our vulnerable residents by our court system, corrections and rehabilitation, and law enforcement. Our employees manage and care for the land and ocean, protect our forests and wildlife from invasive species, and work to develop a sustainable Hawai‘i for future generations.
