Medical Assistant - Cardiology

About the role

Founded in 1921, Straub Benioff 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of patient care activities in our Cardiology department.
• Provide support to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to patient care.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent education.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete departmental competency assessment by conclusion of orientation period.
• Six (6) months medical assistant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Classification Procedural Terminology (CPT) and/or International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) coding preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Skills

• Detail-oriented and attentive.
• Strong communications and patient care skills.
• Committed to delivering high-quality health care.

Benefits

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.