Medical Assistant - Mililani, Family Practice
Hawaii Pacific Health10 months ago
Honolulu, HI, United States
On-site
Part-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Founded in 1921, Straub Medical Center is a renowned 159-bed hospital in Honolulu with a network of neighborhood clinics and specialty programs serving more than 32 medical areas. As a Medical Assistant in our Family Practice department, you will join a dedicated team delivering compassionate health care to patients and their families. This position is located at Straub Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, is part-time (FTE: 0.5) with a day schedule (10 hours) and falls under the ILWU bargaining unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of patient care activities, including assisting with patient intake, vital sign measurements, and documentation.
- Support physicians and medical staff during examinations and routine procedures.
- Ensure accurate recording of patient information and maintain medical records.
- Facilitate smooth communication between patients and the healthcare team.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and/or equivalent experience
- Certification as a Medical Assistant, such as:
CMA, ABR-OE, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CMAC, or CCMA from a recognized organization - Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card
- Ability to complete the departmental competency assessment by the end of the orientation period
Preferred Qualifications
- At least six (6) months of medical assistant experience
- Knowledge of Classification Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) coding
- Experience with electronic medical records systems
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: Pay Range: 27.79 - 29.25 USD per hour – final rate determined by knowledge, skills, experience, and internal peer equity
- Benefits: Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and additional benefits.
Required Skills
Medical Assistant Program
Patient Care
ICD-10 Coding
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
CPT Coding
Communication
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
BLS CPR