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Medical Assistant Training in Hawaii

Free online training • 850+ job openings • $40K average salary

850+

Job Openings

$40K

Avg Salary

8%

Job Growth

1.4M

Population

Start free with EHired Open Access Education. Build real-world clinical skills—vital signs, patient intake, infection control, fundamental and EKG overviews—then explore externships, jobs, and, upon completing requirements, the ability to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) certification.

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✓ Free enrollment + self-paced
✓ Job & externship resources
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✓ AMCA CMAC challenge support

Who this training is for

Ideal for candidates with prior clinical experience who want a structured path to AMCA certification without repeating basics they already know.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

⚠️ Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site. EHired provides Hawaii-specific resources to help you find opportunities, but placement is not guaranteed.

Open Access = Zero Tuition

EHired removes tuition barriers so you can explore healthcare training free. Pay only if you choose to register for a third-party certification exam.

Skills First, Not Just Test Prep

Train for real clinical workflows. When ready, you can challenge the AMCA CMAC certification once you complete requirements—our course is not presented merely as test prep.

Externships & Jobs

Use our state resources to identify externship options and entry-level roles while you study, so you can build experience.

Hawaii Medical Assistant Salary & Career Ladder

Medical Assistant is your entry point into healthcare. From here, you can advance to nursing, PA, or even medical school.

Entry Point

Medical Assistant

$40K

$33K - $52K

Next Step

LPN / RN

$95K

$78K - $115K

Advanced

BSN / MSN

$110K

$92K - $135K

Top Tier

PA / NP

$135K

$118K - $160K

Hawaii has nursing programs at University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, and community colleges on multiple islands. PA program at UH. John A. Burns School of Medicine at UH Manoa for MD pathway. Island-based healthcare creates tight-knit professional community where MA experience is valued.

What You'll Learn

Our Medical Assistant curriculum prepares you for the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam.

1Patient Care Fundamentals

  • • Patient intake and registration
  • • Vital signs measurement (BP, pulse, temp, resp)
  • • Medical history documentation
  • • Patient positioning and preparation

2Clinical Procedures

  • • EKG/ECG basics
  • • Specimen collection
  • • Basic wound care
  • • Assisting with examinations

3Medical Knowledge

  • • Medical terminology
  • • Anatomy and physiology basics
  • • Pharmacology fundamentals
  • • Disease processes overview

4Administrative Skills

  • • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • • Appointment scheduling
  • • Insurance and billing basics
  • • Medical office procedures

5Safety & Compliance

  • • HIPAA compliance
  • • Infection control
  • • OSHA standards
  • • Medical ethics

6Professional Skills

  • • Patient communication
  • • Team collaboration
  • • Time management
  • • Professional demeanor

🎓 Certification Pathway

Upon completing your training, you'll be prepared to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam — a nationally recognized credential accepted by employers in Hawaii and across all 50 states.

Top Hawaii Employers Hiring Medical Assistants

These healthcare organizations actively recruit certified Medical Assistants

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

Integrated Health System

711 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813

Kaiser is Hawaii's largest private employer. Integrated care model with Moanalua Medical Center and clinics across Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island.

The Queen's Health System

Health System

1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Hawaii's oldest and largest acute care hospital system. Queen's Medical Center is flagship with North Hawaii and West Oahu locations.

Hawaii Pacific Health

Health System

55 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Four-hospital system including Kapiolani Women's & Children's and Straub Medical Center. Extensive ambulatory network across Oahu.

Adventist Health Castle

Hospital

640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua, HI 96734

Windward Oahu community hospital. Part of Adventist Health system with faith-based mission.

Maui Health System

Health System

221 Mahalani St, Wailuku, HI 96793

Kaiser affiliate serving Maui County. Maui Memorial Medical Center is Valley Isle's primary hospital.

Hilo Medical Center

Hospital

1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Big Island's east side hospital. Part of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation serving rural Hawaii Island.

Kona Community Hospital

Hospital

79-1019 Haukapila St, Kealakekua, HI 96750

West Hawaii community hospital. Serves Kona Coast with growing population.

Wahiawa General Hospital

Hospital

128 Lehua St, Wahiawa, HI 96786

Central Oahu community hospital. Serves North Shore and central Oahu communities.

Waikiki Health

Community Health

277 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

FQHC serving Honolulu's underserved. Multiple clinic locations with community health focus.

Urgent Care Hawaii

Urgent Care Chain

Various HI Locations

Urgent care presence across Oahu. High-volume MA experience with island healthcare.

Hawaii Success Stories

“Kaiser Hawaii offers island living with mainland-quality healthcare careers. Started in Honolulu, now certified with tuition assistance for nursing. Can't beat the commute views.”

Keani M.

Kaiser Hawaii Career

Honolulu

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

“Queen's is Hawaii's healthcare institution. Working at the flagship taught me everything. The ohana culture is real - everyone helps each other succeed.”

Jason T.

Queen's Medical Journey

Honolulu

Queen's Health System

“Moved from Oahu to Hilo for slower pace. Hilo Medical Center serves the whole east side. Rural island medicine with community connection.”

Leilani K.

Big Island Healthcare

Hilo

Hilo Medical Center

“Maui Health lets me live in paradise while building a healthcare career. Smaller island means you really know your patients. Valley Isle is home.”

David R.

Maui Life

Wailuku

Maui Health System

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medical Assistant training really free in Hawaii?
Yes. EHired offers free MA training to all Hawaii residents. You pay nothing to enroll or learn — no credit card, no FAFSA, no cosigners, no loans. The only payment is $1,500 when you feel ready and only if you wish to pursue AMCA MA certification.
How much do Medical Assistants make in Hawaii?
Hawaii Medical Assistants earn $40K on average. Entry-level positions start around $33K, with experienced MAs earning up to $52K. The career ladder extends to LPN/RN ($95K), BSN/MSN ($110K), PA ($135K), and MD/DO ($220K+).
Do I need clinical experience to start MA training?
No prior experience is required to enroll. However, if you are new to healthcare, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship to build hands-on clinical confidence. EHired does not arrange externships — students are responsible for securing their own clinical experiences.
What makes Hawaii healthcare careers unique?
Hawaii's island isolation creates self-contained healthcare systems where MAs often have broader responsibilities. Premium wages ($40K average) help offset higher cost of living. Kaiser, Queen's, and Hawaii Pacific Health dominate. Multilingual skills (especially Japanese, Filipino, Korean) are valuable.
What is the job outlook for Medical Assistants in Hawaii?
Strong. Medical Assistant positions are projected to grow 8% through 2034. Hawaii has 850+ current MA job openings. Healthcare is recession-resistant with consistent demand across physician practices, clinics, urgent care centers, and hospital outpatient departments.
Can I advance from MA to higher healthcare roles in Hawaii?
Hawaii has nursing programs at University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, and community colleges on multiple islands. PA program at UH. John A. Burns School of Medicine at UH Manoa for MD pathway. Island-based healthcare creates tight-knit professional community where MA experience is valued.
What does a Medical Assistant do?
CMAs support healthcare providers with patient intake, vital signs, medical history documentation, assisting with examinations, basic wound care, specimen collection, EKG procedures, medication administration (non-IV), and front-office coordination. Duties vary by setting — physician offices, urgent care, specialty clinics, and hospital outpatient departments.

Start Your Medical Assistant Career in Hawaii

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Important: EHired provides free online training for the AMCA CMAC certification exam. Externship placement is the student's responsibility. EHired does not guarantee job placement. Salary and job opening data are estimates based on BLS, ZipRecruiter, and state workforce data; actual figures vary.