Medical Assistant - Surgical Clinic

Hawaii Pacific Health; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pali Momi Medical Center, part of Hawaii Pacific Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Surgical Clinic. You will perform diverse patient care tasks, support the surgical team, and contribute to high-quality, compassionate care for Hawaii’s patients.

The role requires MA certification, BLS/CPR, and completion of a MA program; it is per diem with rotating 8-hour shifts at Pali Momi Medical Center in Oʻahu.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent experience.
• Certification options include CMA/ABR-OE/RMA/NCMA/NCCT/CCMA/CMAC; CPR/BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of patient care activities for patients of all ages.
• Support physicians and medical staff in the Surgical Clinic with daily operations.
• Maintain patient safety and high-quality care during clinical activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Patient care skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program completion

CMA/ABR-OE/RMA/NCMA/NCCT/CCMA/CMAC certification

Job description

With 118 beds and more than 400 physicians on its medical staff, Pali Momi Medical Center offers a full range of services for the communities of Central and West O'ahu. The hospital has delivered many medical firsts for the community, including Central and West O'ahu’s only interventional cardiac catheterization unit to detect and treat heart disease, a fully integrated minimally invasive surgical suite, a comprehensive women’s center, CT scan and MRI services, and the state’s first retina center. Pali Momi is the only facility in Hawai'i that uses a team triage approach in its emergency room, where patients are promptly evaluated by an emergency physician.

The Pali Momi Surgical Clinic provides comprehensive outpatient services for the adult patient needing surgical care. Our highly trained medical professionals continue to bring innovative surgical therapies that maximize patient safety and comfort while minimizing down time. We provide an array of surgical services, including minimally invasive services, the Da Vinci robot, and an accredited bariatric surgery program (Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Accreditation & Quality Improvement).

As a Medical Assistant at our Surgical Clinic, 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 to clients of all ages. 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: Pali Momi Medical Center

Work Schedule: Rotating - 8 Hours

Work Type: Per Diem

FTE: 0.475000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: No

Pay Range: 29.39 - 30.94 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: One (1) year back office medical assistant experience in an outpatient clinic, physician’s office, or related experience.

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.