Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Hawaii Pacific Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 81,278,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Job summary

Straub Benioff Medical Center in Honolulu is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Internal Medicine team. You will perform a wide variety of patient care activities and support physicians and staff, delivering compassionate health services to Hawai'i’s people.

The role requires detail orientation, strong communication and a Medical Assistant credential (CMA/ABR-OE/RMA, etc.) with current BLS CPR. Orientation includes departmental competency assessment and EMR knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent plus completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• CMA/ABR-OE/RMA/NCMA/NAHP/NHCA/CMAC/CCMA or equivalent certification.
• Current BLS CPR certification and ability to complete competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of patient care activities in the Internal Medicine department.
• Coordinate efforts with physicians and staff to ensure quality care.
• Assist with documentation, orders and patient education as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Attentive

Strong communication

Patient care skills

Education

CMA or ABR-OE or RMA or NCMA or NAHP or NHCA or CMAC or CCMA

BLS CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Founded in 1921, Straub Benioff Medical Center includes a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With over 200 physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with diagnoses and treatments for more than 32 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology/diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region’s only multidisciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement.

Internal Medicine physicians specialize in the diagnosis, management and nonsurgical treatment of unusual or serious diseases. Our specialists in internal medicine or “Internists,” have a lengthy clinical and scientific training in their areas of medical interest and special expertise in management of patients with complex, interacting medical conditions. Services include immunization, preventive care and patient education through a long-term personal relationship with their patients. Our caring and professional team also coordinates the efforts of other medical and surgical specialists as needed to assure our patients’ best possible health.

As a Medical Assistant, you will join the dedicated team of physicians and medical staff that provide our recognized compassionate health services to patients and their families. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of patient care activities in our Internal Medicine department. We are looking for someone detail-oriented and attentive, with strong communications and patient care skills and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

Location

Straub Benioff Medical Center

Work Schedule

Day - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time Regular

FTE

1.000000

Bargaining Unit

ILWU

Exempt

No

Req ID

34356

Pay Range

28.62 - 30.13 USD per hour

Category

Medical Support Staff

Minimum Qualifications

High school or equivalent. Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and/or equivalent experience. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), OR Assessment Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE)from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologist (AMT), OR Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency testing (NCCT), OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Registry of Medical Assistants, OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card. Must Be able to complete departmental competency assessment by conclusion of orientation period.

Preferred Experience

Six (6) months medical assistant experience. Knowledge of Classification Procedural Terminology (CPT) and/or International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) coding. Experience with electronic medical records.

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.