The following employment opportunities are available with Kalihi-Palama Health Center. To apply, submit a resume to employment@kphc.org or via fax to 848-8178. The Human Resources Office is located at 952 North King St. Honolulu, HI 96817.

Department: Downtown Clinic

Position Summary/Requirements: Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician by performing the following duties. Duties include interviewing patients, taking vital signs, assisting w/ minor clinical procedures. Responsible for preparing exam room, stocking supplies, cleaning & sterilizing instruments. Performs routine injections & laboratory procedures. Education Requirement: Requires HS Diploma & MA Certificate.

Department: 915 Dental Dept

Position Summary/Requirements: Performs a variety of receptionist duties to promote quality dental care for our patients. Duties include implementing check-in & check out process. Reviewing of insurances, collecting payments, scheduling, and full customer service treatment. Minimum 6 months previous dental office experience preferred. Must have excellent customer service skill. Educational Requirement: High School Diploma or GED.

Department: HCHP-Kohou

Position Summary/Requirements: Provide assistance and consultation to the Health Care for the Homeless Project team to effectively serve clients at all levels of their recovery process. One or more years in recovery as a consumer of mental health services. Educational Requirement: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Training in substance abuse/dual diagnosis preferred. Certified as a Peer Specialist by the Adult Mental Health Division.

Department: Behavioral Health

Position Summary/Requirements: Provide psychiatric and medication evaluations. Provide consultation for behavioral health related issues. Provide direct clinical services to children, adolescents and adults. Good crisis intervention / de-escalation skills. Ability to relate effectively to difficult clients, including mentally ill, chemically dependent, and other homeless individuals. APRN-RX Behavioral Health Background required. Education Requirement: Degree in medicine; successful completion of psychiatric residency. For Child psychiatry, specialized residency in this area is required. Board certified and ability. Licensed to practice in the State of Hawaii.

Department: General Medicine

Position Summary/Requirements:  The Medical Director holds a senior leadership position and is responsible for directing medical services and provides medical oversight to KPHC’s Directors and Departments. Provides clinical leadership for the Center’s medical programs. Supervises and evaluates performance of all medical providers and others who report to him/her, either directly or through subordinates. Provides guidance to the Health Center’s Management in developing and improving patient care services and techniques in accordance with Community Health Center guidelines and in keeping with scientifically based primary health care standards. Prepares Medical Director’s report to the Center’s Board of Directors as requested. Works collaboratively with the Performance Improvement Coordinator to assure the ongoing implementation of a comprehensive quality improvement program, sustaining a high level of service quality. Provides professional liaison with outside patient care providers and organizations, and with health professions training programs and research projects. The incumbent is expected to provide direct patient care services (at least 8 hours per week) in his/her respective specialty area. Professional Experience: Applicants should have at least three years of experience in clinical practice, and experience in medical management. Experience working in a Section 330 Funded Community Health Center is preferred. Educational Requirements: Requires Doctor of Medicine degree, Board eligible or Board certified in a primary medical care specialty. Family Practice is desirable. Applicants must be eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Hawaii.

Please note that vacancies are open for a minimum of five business days only, and can close thereafter without prior notification. Kalihi-Palama Health Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Kalihi-Palama Health Center offers a competitive salary & excellent benefits. Benefits include company paid medical, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance, employer paid life & ad&d insurance holiday pay, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions, cafeteria plan, free bus passes and more!!!