Medical Assistant

Founded in 1921, Straub Medical Center includes a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With over 200 physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with diagnoses and treatments for more than 32 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology/diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region’s only multidisciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement.

We are proud to bring our patients the best in medical care at a convenient location in business and residential Ala Moana Area. Comprehensive Urgent Care at this clinic provides diagnosis and treatment of non-life threatening illness and injury for adults, adolescents, children, and infants. This Ward Clinic features Team Based Primary Care led by Internal Medicine and Family Practice providers to consistently manage the overall health care needs for patients of all ages. On-site, walk-in, laboratory and X-ray imaging bring sophisticated diagnostic services to this area. Supported by the most advanced electronic medical record system the clinic’s team leverages the MyChart patient portal which engages patients to connect with their doctor and care team, manage their health, optimize their appointments, and help family member track their health.

As a Medical Assistant in our Ward clinic, you will join the dedicated team of physicians and medical staff that provide our recognized compassionate health services to patients and their families. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of patient care activities in the Ophthalmic department. 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:

Straub Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

Work Schedule:

Day - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Part Time Regular

FTE: 0.500000

Bargaining Unit:

ILWU

Exempt:

No

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:

• Six (6) months medical assistant experience.
• Knowledge of Classification Procedural Terminology (CPT) and/or International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) coding.
• Experience with electronic medical records.