Certified Medical Assistant I, II

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Wasilla, Alaska. This position involves assisting healthcare providers in delivering effective care to customer-owners and their families. The role emphasizes understanding Alaska Native cultures and requires specific certifications, including Basic Life Support (BLS).

The position offers a pathway for professional progression and enforces strong compliance with health procedures as part of the job requirements.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant is mandatory.
• BLS certification is required; knowledge of additional certifications may be needed.
• Experience with the needs of Alaska Native people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in delivering quality healthcare.
• Ensure compliance with Employee Health Procedures.
• Participate in job competencies progression.

Skills

Certification as a Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Understanding of Alaska Native cultures

Job description

Requisition Number: CERTI007280

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality health care to customer-owners and their families and assisting the providers in the clinic in furnishing high quality health care.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Additional Qualifications for Certified Medical Assistant II:

• Successful completion of competencies outlined in Job Progression Checklist.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support BLS

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