Medical Assistant

Vera Whole Health; Fairbanks, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Vera Whole Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support the care team in an ambulatory setting in Fairbanks, AK. You will room patients, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, assist with routine exams, and handle specimens under supervision.

The ideal candidate holds MA-C certification and accredited MA training, with experience in primary or urgent care environments. BLS/CPR and a recent TB test are required; a collaborative, patient-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) certification required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Typically requires two or more years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, injections, and EKG performance.
• Experience documenting patient encounters in EMR systems.
• Current BLS/CPR certification and negative TB test within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, verify information, obtain vital signs, and document in medical records.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and supplies for visits, procedures, and daily clinic operations.
• Assist physicians and licensed providers with routine exams, procedures, and patient care.
• Collect, label, handle, and process specimens per safety protocols.
• Support patient flow by tracking visit status and completing follow-up tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of clinical areas and equipment.
• Follow infection control, privacy, and documentation standards.

Skills

MA-C certification

EMR documentation

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medication administration

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant program

MA-C certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

**Job Description Summary**Supports the care team by performing routine clinical and administrative tasks in an ambulatory care setting. Assists with patient rooming, vital signs, documentation support, specimen handling, supply readiness, and patient flow activities under established procedures. Performs assigned work within scope of practice and under the direct supervision of a physician or other licensed provider.Medical Assistant I works under close supervision on clearly defined tasks within established parameters. Decisions are limited in scope and impact own work products. Builds foundational knowledge of medical assisting, patient care support, clinical workflows, and documentation practices through structured assignments with frequent guidance from more experienced team members.**How will you make an impact & Requirements****KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Room patients, verify patient information, obtain vital signs, and document routine information in the medical record according to established procedures.* Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and supplies for patient visits, procedures, and daily clinic operations.* Assist physicians and other licensed providers with routine exams, procedures, and patient care activities within assigned scope of practice.* Collect, label, handle, and process specimens according to established protocols and applicable safety requirements.* Support patient flow by communicating care team needs, tracking visit status, and completing assigned follow-up tasks.* Maintain cleanliness, stocking, and readiness of clinical areas, exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.* Follow infection control, safety, privacy, documentation, and patient identification standards in daily work.**QUALIFICATIONS*** Current, unrestricted certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) required.* Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.* Typically requires two or more years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant. Experience in primary care or urgent care settings is preferred.* Proven proficiency in clinical skills including phlebotomy, medication administration/injections, and electrocardiogram (EKG) performance.* Experience documenting patient encounters and clinical data accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems.* Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification and evidence of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) test within the last 90 days required.* Demonstrated professional reliability, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume clinical environment.* Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering adaptable and compassionate patient-centered care.**Compensation Range:**$18.00to$27.00*The anticipated base salary range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.*Vera Whole Health is leading the shift to value-based care using an advanced primary care model that delivers a superior experience, providing longer appointments, same or next-day access, and both in-person and virtual care. By integrating data-driven insights and multifunctional care teams, Vera improves health outcomes, reduces total cost of care and consistently achieves a best-in-class member experience.Mosaic Health is a national care delivery platform focused on expanding access to comprehensive primary care for consumers with coverage across Commercial, Individual Exchange, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans. The Business Units which comprise Mosaic Health are multi-payer and serve nearly one million consumers across 19 states, providing them with access to high quality primary care, integrated care teams, personalized navigation, expanded digital access, and specialized services for higher-need populations. Through Mosaic Health, health plans and employers have an even stronger care provider partner that delivers affordability and superior experiences for their members and employees, including value-based primary care capacity integrated with digital patient engagement and navigation. Each of the companies within Mosaic Health provide unique offerings that together promise to improve individuals' health and wellbeing, while helping care providers deliver higher quality care. For more information, please visit www.mosaichealth.com.Mosaic Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.If you require an accommodation for the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance.