Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery
Job Description
Position Overview
Founded in 1921, Straub Medical Center is a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu with a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program serving the entire state of Hawai‘i. With over 200 leading physicians covering more than 32 medical specialties – including bone and joint, heart, cancer, and more – the center is known for its innovative practices and advanced technologies, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement. Straub is also home to the Pacific Region’s only multidisciplinary burn treatment center.
Our neurosurgery department is recognized for its expertise in treating neurological disorders and trauma to the head, neck, or spine. As a Medical Assistant in our Neurosurgery department at Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, HI, you will join our dedicated team of physicians and medical staff to deliver the highest quality patient care. This is a full-time, day shift role.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of patient care activities in the Neurosurgery department.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and/or equivalent experience.
- Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six (6) months of prior medical assistant experience.
- Knowledge of Classification Procedural Terminology (CPT) and/or International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) Coding.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: 27.79 - 29.25 USD per hour
- Comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes benefits and pay determined by factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and internal peer equity.