Front Office Specialist/Medical Assistant

Opti Staffing; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Opti Staffing is recruiting for a Front Office Specialist/Medical Assistant in Anchorage, AK. The role blends front-office administration with hands-on patient support in a specialty referral practice.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a medical office, strong knowledge of HIPAA and CMS rules, proficiency with EHR systems and multi-line phones, and references to verify experience. In-office schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–4:45 PM.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience in a medical office, specialty clinic, or outpatient setting.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy requirements, and CMS regulations
• Hands-on experience with patient scheduling, EHR software, medical records, and multi-line phone systems
• Professional references who can verify your medical office experience
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check — no felony convictions within the past 5 years — plus an OIG exclusion screening and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Patient Reception & Communication — You'll greet patients warmly and manage phones, follow-up calls, and registration.
• Scheduling & Documentation — You'll collect intake info, maintain EHR records, schedule visits, and verify referral authorizations before booking.
• Patient Rooming & Clinical Support — You'll escort patients to exam rooms, record vitals, and support providers and billing with day-to-day coordination.
• Facility Upkeep — You'll keep exam rooms sanitized between patients and common areas stocked and organized.
• Compliance — You'll uphold HIPAA, CMS, and credentialing standards at all times.

Skills

Medical office experience

HIPAA knowledge

CMS regulations

Multitasking

Phone etiquette

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Multi-line phones

Job description

Opening

Front Office Specialist/Medical Assistant

Location: Anchorage, AK

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00/hour

Specialty Referral Practice · Full-Time · In-Office

This is not your typical medical office. Opti Staffing is recruiting on behalf of a small, highly specialized practice seen strictly by physician referral — no walk-ins, no chaos, just focused work with a close-knit team and an established patient base. Our client is looking for someone genuinely detail-oriented who can juggle a dozen things at once without dropping any of them, and who brings a real sense of humor to the front desk. Star Wars fans and comic book aficionados especially welcome.

The Opportunity

As the Front Office Specialist/Medical Assistant, you'll be the first face patients see and a key part of daily clinic operations — blending front-office administration with hands‑on patient support. Our client is looking for someone friendly, dependable, and able to multitask smoothly in a fast-paced healthcare setting, while keeping patient information confidential and handling every interaction with professionalism.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of recent experience in a medical office, specialty clinic, or outpatient setting
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy requirements, and CMS regulations
• Hands‑on experience with patient scheduling, EHR software, medical records, and multi-line phone systems
• Professional references who can verify your medical office experience
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check — no felony convictions within the past 5 years — plus an OIG exclusion screening and drug screening

A Day in This Role

• Patient Reception & Communication — You'll greet patients warmly and manage phones, follow-up calls, and registration.
• Scheduling & Documentation — You'll collect intake info, maintain EHR records, schedule visits, and verify referral authorizations before booking.
• Patient Rooming & Clinical Support — You'll escort patients to exam rooms, record vitals, and support providers and billing with day-to-day coordination.
• Facility Upkeep — You'll keep exam rooms sanitized between patients and common areas stocked and organized.
• Compliance — You'll uphold HIPAA, CMS, and credentialing standards at all times.

Schedule & Compensation

Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM

In‑office only — no remote option

$22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• health/dental/vision insurance
• paid time off

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Able to assist patients in wheelchairs
• Able to alternate between sitting, standing, walking, and stairs throughout the day