Medical Assistant

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Annual leave

Tuition waivers for employees and/or a

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Job summary

The University of Alaska's Student Health and Counseling Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support UAF students with clinical tasks and telemedicine, under the supervision of the Associate Director of Medical Services. Full-time and part-time roles are available on 9-, 10.5-, or 12-month contracts, with a strong benefits package.

You will work with a diverse team of professionals to provide inclusive, student-centered care and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified medical assistant program with two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Associate’s degree and medical assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical medical assisting under supervision across a range of patient care tasks.
• Support telemedicine sessions and collaborative care with medical and mental health professionals.

Skills

Medical assisting

Clinical experience

Telemedicine

Education

Certified medical assistant program

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Make a Difference in Student Health at UAF

Join the Student Health and Counseling Center as a Medical Assistant and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of UAF students. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse, multicultural student population while gaining valuable experience across a wide range of clinical responsibilities.

Medical Assistants report to the Associate Director of Medical Services and work alongside compassionate medical and mental health professionals in a welcoming, collaborative, and growing practice. This position is currently available, with full-time and part-time opportunities offered on 9-, 10.5-, or 12-month contracts, providing flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong foundation in medical assisting, clinical experience, adaptability, and a commitment to providing inclusive, student-centered care. Comfort with telemedicine, a collaborative approach, and enthusiasm for professional growth will help you succeed as part of a team dedicated to the health and well-being of UAF students.

If you’re looking for a meaningful medical assisting opportunity where you can make a difference, expand your clinical experience, and be part of a supportive and growing team, we’d love to have you join us!

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a certified medical assistant program and two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate’s degree and medical assistant certification is preferred

Position Details

This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule Grade 77 based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on October 12, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

This position is term-funded and reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers' Business Office Temporary HR Coordinator, at [e-mail]

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail]

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [e-mail]/907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [e-mail].

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing [e-mail].