Ilokano/Tagalog PARA MEDICAL ASSISTANT I (Non-Hospital)

The Kauaʻi District Health Office is hiring a bilingual Para Medical Assistant (PMA).

The PMA I will provide support services to DOH programs and work as a direct line of support to limited or non-English proficient populations. This position is a civil service, full-time appointment for in-person responsibilities. For more information regarding the application, please CLICK HERE.

More about this position

As PMA, your role will be to ensure understanding of health promotion and education of your clients, while providing meaningful access to DOH services. You will conduct follow-up visits, evaluations, and bilingual health education on preventative health measures, health resources within the community, and state DOH regulations.

In this role, you will enjoy

• Utilizing your bilingual skills to teach health education and information;
• The rewarding feeling of making a positive impact in your community;
• Working with diverse cultures; and
• Working independently as bilingual public health staff and in community outreach.

And you may find it challenging to

• work with limited resources,
• follow slow-paced processes, and
• attend community events after office hours and on weekends (occasionally).

We are looking for someone who enjoys collaboration and feels confident working independently with computers and in the field, while receiving support from programs lead.

If you have any questions about this role or want to meet the team you will be working with, please reach out to [email protected] or (808)241-3564

Thank you!