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Medical Administrative Assistant Jobs in Hawaii

380+ job openings • $46200 average salary • 6-8% job growth

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380+

Annual Job Openings

$46200

Median Salary

6-8%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

Why Get Trained Before Applying for Hawaii Jobs?

6-8 weeks

Faster hiring: Trained candidates are interview-ready.

+$2-4k

Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.

3x better

Job offers: Certified candidates receive 3x more job offers.

Train first (free), then apply to Hawaii openings—and get hired faster.

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Market in Hawaii

Why Hawaii is Hiring

Hawaii's isolated location creates unique healthcare demands with premium salaries. Oahu dominates with 70% of jobs. Kaiser Permanente and Hawaii Pacific Health are major employers. Military healthcare (Tripler) provides federal opportunities. Tourism industry drives urgent care demand.

Top Job Markets

[{"region": "Oahu/Honolulu", "openings": "265+", "percentage": "68-72%"}, {"region": "Maui County", "openings": "50+", "percentage": "12-15%"}, {"region": "Big Island (Hawaii)", "openings": "40+", "percentage": "10-12%"}, {"region": "Kauai", "openings": "20+", "percentage": "5-7%"}]

MAA Salary in Hawaii

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$36000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$46000

Senior (Year 3+)

$56000

What Affects Your Salary

Island location (Oahu pays highest, neighbor islands competitive), employer (Kaiser, Queen's pay premium), federal positions (Tripler adds benefits), certifications (add $3,000-$5,000), bilingual skills valued.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Hawaii

Top 10 employers hiring MAAs in Hawaii account for 80% of all openings:

#1. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

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Locations: Honolulu, Oahu locations

Address: 3288 Moanalua Road, Honolulu, HI 96819

Phone: (808) 432-5955

Hawaii's largest integrated health system. Industry-leading benefits including pension. Union positions available.

💡 Best benefits package, pension + 401k, union representation, job security, island-wide locations.

#2. Hawaii Pacific Health

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Locations: Honolulu, Oahu - 4 hospitals

Address: 55 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 535-7401

Hawaii's largest locally owned health system. Includes Kapiolani, Pali Momi, Straub, and Wilcox hospitals.

💡 Locally owned, multiple facilities, strong benefits, community-focused, career paths.

#3. The Queen's Health System

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Locations: Honolulu, Oahu

Address: 1301 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 691-5100

Hawaii's oldest and largest hospital. Founded by Queen Emma in 1859. Level I trauma center.

💡 Historic prestige, comprehensive benefits, trauma center experience, career advancement.

#4. Tripler Army Medical Center

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Locations: Honolulu, Oahu

Address: 1 Jarrett White Road, Honolulu, HI 96859

Phone: (808) 433-6661

Military medical center serving Pacific region. Federal employee benefits and job security.

💡 Federal benefits, pension, job security, serving military families, unique experience.

#5. Maui Health System

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Locations: Maui - Wailuku, Kula, Lahaina

Address: 221 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793

Phone: (808) 244-9056

Kaiser-affiliated system serving Maui County. Island lifestyle with competitive mainland benefits.

💡 Maui lifestyle, Kaiser affiliation, comprehensive benefits, growing system.

#6. Hilo Medical Center

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Locations: Hilo, Big Island

Address: 1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: (808) 932-3000

Big Island's largest hospital. Part of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation with state benefits.

💡 State benefits, Big Island lifestyle, lower cost of living, community hospital.

#7. Kona Community Hospital

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Locations: Kealakekua, Big Island West

Address: 79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI 96750

Phone: (808) 322-9311

West Hawaii's primary hospital. Beautiful Kona coast location with resort community.

💡 Kona lifestyle, state benefits, smaller community feel, resort area location.

#8. Kuakini Medical Center

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Locations: Honolulu, Oahu

Address: 347 N. Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

Phone: (808) 536-2236

Historic community hospital founded 1900. Strong Japanese-American heritage and community ties.

💡 Community heritage, excellent culture, Honolulu location, comprehensive benefits.

#9. Wilcox Medical Center

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Locations: Lihue, Kauai

Address: 3-3420 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, HI 96766

Phone: (808) 245-1100

Kauai's only full-service hospital. Part of Hawaii Pacific Health. Garden Isle lifestyle.

💡 Kauai paradise lifestyle, Hawaii Pacific Health benefits, tight-knit community.

#10. VA Pacific Islands Health Care System

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Locations: Honolulu, neighbor island clinics

Address: 459 Patterson Road, Honolulu, HI 96819

Phone: (808) 433-0600

Federal VA serving Pacific veterans. Outstanding federal benefits and job security.

💡 Federal benefits, pension, serving veterans, job security, loan forgiveness eligible.

Success Stories: Hawaii MAA Graduates

Keani M.

Patient Services Coordinator • Honolulu, Hawaii

"Growing up in Hawaii, I always wanted to work in healthcare but didn't know where to start. EHIRED's free training gave me the skills Kaiser was looking for. Now I have a career with amazing benefits."

✓ Started at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii earning $44K with full benefits including pension.

Michael T.

Medical Office Administrator • Maui, Hawaii

"I relocated from California for the Maui lifestyle. Maui Health System hired me because of my EHIRED certification. The pay is competitive and I surf before work."

✓ Hired at Maui Health System earning $42K. Living the island dream with stable career.

MAA Career Progression in Hawaii

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$36000

Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$46000

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$56000

Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.

Year 5+: Office Manager

$50,000-$65,000+

Full practice management, multi-site coordination.

Don't Wait—Start Your MAA Career in Hawaii Today

380+ job openings in paradise. In 6-8 weeks you'll have certification. Within 3-6 months you could be employed at Kaiser, Queen's, or Hawaii Pacific Health earning $36K-$52K+ with island lifestyle.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

  • ✓ Industry-aligned MAA certification
  • ✓ Medical billing & EHR competencies
  • ✓ Hawaii job market resources
  • ✓ Confidence to interview & hire

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Hawaii healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $36000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Hawaii

Top 5 questions Hawaii MAA job seekers ask most:

Q1: How does Hawaii cost of living affect MAA salaries?

Hawaii salaries are 15-25% above mainland average to offset high living costs. A $46,000 Hawaii salary has similar purchasing power to $38,000-$40,000 on mainland. Benefits like healthcare and retirement are especially valuable here.

Q2: Are there MAA jobs on neighbor islands?

Yes! Maui, Big Island, and Kauai all have healthcare needs. Competition is lower than Oahu. Neighbor islands often offer housing assistance and relocation support for qualified candidates.

Q3: Do Hawaii employers help with relocation?

Some do. Kaiser, Hawaii Pacific Health, and military facilities occasionally offer relocation assistance for hard-to-fill positions. Neighbor island hospitals more likely to offer relocation packages.

Q4: Is federal employment (Tripler, VA) worth pursuing?

Absolutely. Federal positions offer outstanding benefits: pension, comprehensive health, job security, and potential loan forgiveness. Tripler and VA hire civilians regularly for administrative positions.

Q5: What languages are valuable in Hawaii healthcare?

Japanese, Filipino (Tagalog, Ilocano), and Korean are valuable given Hawaii's diverse population. Some positions serving Native Hawaiian communities value Hawaiian language skills. Bilingual abilities add $2,000-$4,000 to salary.

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