Medical Assistant

Vera Whole Health; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Vera Whole Health in Wasilla, AK is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support the care team in an ambulatory setting. You will room patients, record vitals, assist with exams, and manage specimen handling under physician supervision.

The role requires MA-C certification and an accredited program, with 2+ years of clinical experience preferred. Strong teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety standards are essential, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in primary care or urgent care settings is preferred.
• Proven proficiency in phlebotomy, medication administration/injections, and electrocardiogram (EKG) performance.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medication administration

Injections

EMR documentation

Infection control

BLS/CPR

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

MA-C certification

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Description SummarySupports 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 & RequirementsKEY RESPONSIBILITIESRoom 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.QUALIFICATIONSCurrent, 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$27.00The 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.