Medical Admin Assistant

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska is seeking a Medical Administrative Assistant to join our Anchorage clinic. You will support patient flow, scheduling, and administrative tasks within the care-team model, ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality service for every patient.

The role emphasizes excellent communication, a calm demeanor under pressure, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while using a variety of software applications and EHR systems. Join our collaborative team at OPA.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, personable and caring, and able to help patients feel at ease
• Able to maintain a calm demeanor when under pressure
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a variety of patient care teams
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient flow within the care-team model
• Primarily assists in administrative areas including surgery scheduling and scanning
• Maintain appointment flow and organization in EHR
• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients
• May assist with environmental tasks and prepare for next day clinic

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Computer skills

Job description

Medical Administrative Assistant, OPA - Anchorage, Full-Time

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional Medical Administrative Assistant to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team. At OPA, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

Ideal attributes

• Considers compassionate, skillful patient care a top priority
• Takes ownership for personal growth and development
• Works as a team for the good of the team and its commitment to patient care
• Embraces excellence, honesty, compassion and respects

Representative duties

• Assist providers with patient flow within the care-team model
• Primarily assists in administrative areas including surgery scheduling and scanning
• Maintain appointment flow and organization in EHR
• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients
• May assist with environmental tasks and prepare for next day clinic

Knowledge and skill requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, personable and caring, and able to help patients feel at ease
• Able to maintain a calm demeanor when under pressure
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a variety of patient care teams
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications

The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.
Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.
OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We

welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.
OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.

OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.