Medical Assistant - Kahala, Internal Medicine

Hawaii Pacific Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Straub Benioff Medical Center Kahala Clinic & Urgent Care in Honolulu seeks a Medical Assistant to join a dedicated team providing compassionate patient care. You will perform a wide range of duties, support physicians and nurses, and help manage patient flow with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates hold CMA/ABR-OE/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA/CMAC/CCMA credentials, are current with BLS CPR, and demonstrate strong communication, reliability, and organizational skills in a fast-paced clinic

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and/or equivalent experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), ABR-OE, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC, or CCMA.
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR.
• Must complete departmental competency assessment by orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of patient care activities.
• Maintain accurate patient records with attention to detail.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Detail-oriented

Education

CMA

ABR-OE

RMA

NCMA

NRCMA

CMAC

CCMA

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.

This Kahala Clinic features team-based primary care to consistently manage the overall health care needs for patients. Specialty Care is provided at the clinic by rotating Hawai‘i Pacific Health Specialists or in coordination with over 1,800 system Physicians and all services of Kapi‘olani, Pali Momi, and Straub Medical Centers. On-site, walk-in, laboratory and X-ray imaging bring diagnostic services to the local community supported by the most advanced electronic medical record system. The clinic’s team leverages the MyChart patient portal which engages patients to connect with their doctor and care team to manage their health, optimize their appointments, and help family members track their health.

As a Medical Assistant, you will form part of the dedicated team of physicians and medical staff that provide caring, thorough health services to our patients and their families. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of patient care activities. We are looking for someone detail-oriented and attentive, with strong communications and patient care skills and a commitment to creating a healthier Hawai‘i.

Location: Straub Benioff Medical Center - Kahala Clinic & Urgent Care

Work Schedule: Day/Evening - 10 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ILWU

Exempt: No

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.