What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Kuakini Medical Center?
Title of Position
Medical Assistant
Regular Full-Time (Req# 2026-292) Usually scheduled Monday through Friday, day shift. Daily hours may vary depending on assignments; the work schedule may be modified subject to operational needs of the department. Occasionally overtime may be required. May occasionally be required to work before or after regular office hours. Subsidiary
Kuakini Medical Center Description of Position
Performs medical and administrative duties in an outpatient clinic and urgent care setting. Performs patient care duties and procedures under the supervision and guidance of a licensed nurse or physician, including taking vital signs, assisting with patient examinations, specimen collection, routine office laboratory and diagnostic tests and administering medication or treatments. Performs administrative and office duties including patient registration, scheduling appointments, coding and filling out insurance claims, entering and filing records, coordinating billing, and arranging referrals, laboratory services or hospital admission.
Qualifications and RequirementsHigh school diploma, or equivalent, required. Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred. Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) or CMA (AAMA), preferred. Two (2) years previous experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic or medical office preferred. One (1) year work experience with medical office billing procedures, filing insurance claims, and medical billing codes is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS), certification required with retraining once every two years
Starting Hourly Rate $23.43
Salary : $23