Physician Practice Assistant

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Hawaii is seeking a Physician Practice Assistant to assist in rooming patients, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting physicians and RNs. You will interact with multiple departments to support patient care and clinic operations.

Responsibilities include accurate EMR documentation, prepping clinics, ordering and tracking supplies, and coordinating with nursing and administrative teams to ensure efficient patient flow in a pediatric care setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with two years pediatric care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist physicians and RNs.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures and intake/depart processes.
• Document information in the EMR and prep clinic by ordering and monitoring supplies.

Skills

BLS

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

• The Physician Practice Assistant assists in rooming patients, taking vital signs, measurements, preparation of exam rooms, assisting the physician, interacting with other departments.


• The Physician Practice Assistant works with and under the direction of the Physician and RN.


• Assists providers, nursing and other health care professionals with procedures and the intake and depart processes.


• Accurately documents information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Responsible for prepping clinic to include ordering and monitoring supply levels and equipment.


• Utilizes good clinical judgement to identify problems and interventions with patients and families and referral to RN as needed

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic or physician's office beyond internship preferred. Two years' pediatric care experience American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

The pay range for this position is $20.30 - $30.45/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We're always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children's facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children's employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!