Clinical Assistant - Medical Surgical

Hawaii Pacific Health; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawaii Pacific Health's Wilcox Medical Center on Kaua'i seeks a Clinical Assistant for the Medical Surgical department to support nursing procedures and light clerical tasks. The role emphasizes patient communication, teamwork, and compassionate care.

Per diem, rotating 12-hour shifts, FTE 0.475, with a pay range of $23.90–$26.55 per hour. The Clinical Operations team ensures adherence to the highest standards of health care on the island.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required; nurse aide course with certification or nursing fundamentals.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR card.
• Hawai'i Certified Nursing Assistant certificate preferred; clerical experience in health care appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing nursing and health care service procedures, as well as certain clerical services.
• Support the Clinical Operations team to uphold the highest standards of care in Wilcox's Medical Surgical department.
• Work location is Wilcox Medical Center on Kaua'i, with per diem, rotating 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Patient communication

Nurse aide

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse aide certification

BLS CPR health care provider certification

Job description

Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kaua'i community with accessible quality health care. The largest medical center on Kaua'i, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility with a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs, including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB-GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 18-bed emergency department serves as the island's Primary Stroke Center. The medical center also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. Wilcox is the first American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center in the state of Hawai'i. Wilcox is part of Hawai'i Pacific Health, one of the state's leading health care systems and a not-for-profit health care organization with medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers working together to create a healthier Hawai'i.

The Medical Surgical department provides competent and safe care to patients admitted for acute nursing interventions of 24 hours or more within surgical/medical and oncology services. Our highly trained and professional staff treats people recovering from serious illness, orthopedic problems and major surgery. Medication and treatments are provided in a warm and caring environment that facilitates patient recovery.

If you have a fine-tuned sense of responsibility and excellent patient communication skills, you could help the Clinical Operation team uphold the highest standards of excellence in health care at Wilcox's Medical Surgical department. As the Clinical Assistant, you will assist in performing nursing and health care service procedures, as well as certain clerical services. We are looking for someone motivated and detail-oriented who shares our commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai'i's people.

Location: Wilcox Medical Center

Work Schedule: Rotating - 12 Hours

Work Type: Per Diem

FTE: 0.475000

Bargaining Unit: ILWU

Exempt: No

Req ID 34404

Pay Range: 23.90 - 26.55 USD per hour

Category: Medical Support Staff

Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent. Completion of nurse aide course with certification or completion of nursing fundamentals. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.

Preferred Qualifications: Current Hawai'i Certified Nursing Assistant certificate. One (1) year clerical experience in a health care setting.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai'i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.