Senior Medical Assistant: Procedures & Patient Care

Kaiser Permanente; Kihei (HI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support practitioners and the clinical team in delivering high-quality care at the Kihei clinic. You will prepare rooms, assist with procedures, collect specimens, record vitals, and manage front-line patient interactions.

Under indirect supervision, you will help with documentation, scheduling, and data entry while ensuring patient comfort, safety and privacy in a busy primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a post-high school medical assisting program with externship.
• Equivalency options include RN/ LPN coursework or hospital aide training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients and staff in courteous, professional manner.
• Obtains and records vital signs and chief complaints.
• Assists with minor procedures and office-based surgeries.
• Maintains clean, organized treatment areas and infection control.
• Documents patient information using electronic systems.

Skills

Patient interaction

Vital signs

Documentation

Clerical tasks

Sterile technique

Emergency response

Education

Medical assisting program or certification

RN/LPN equivalency considered

Tools

EHR systems

ICD/CPT coding familiarity

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support practitioners and the clinical team in delivering high-quality care at the Kihei clinic. You will prepare rooms, assist with procedures, collect specimens, record vitals, and manage front-line patient interactions.

Under indirect supervision, you will help with documentation, scheduling, and data entry while ensuring patient comfort, safety and privacy in a busy primary care setting.