Medical Assistant Clinical

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary care

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contrib

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Salary reviews

Employee assistance

Job summary

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Lake Otis location. This full-time CARE TEAM role includes a $750 signing bonus after 90 days and a schedule of Monday–Friday, 08:00am–04:30pm, with solid benefits.

You will room patients, record vital signs, manage EHR entries, and support care teams while upholding HIPAA and regulatory standards. Competitive pay and growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of clinical MA experience or externship.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred; LPN with experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, and document visits in the EHR system.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Comply with HIPAA, confidentiality, and state laws.
• Assist with patient scheduling and follow-up.
• Communicate with patients, providers, and staff.
• Maintain a professional MA scope of practice.

Skills

Vital signs

Electronic health records

HIPAA compliance

Patient communication

Multitasking

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Tools

Scheduling software

EHR system

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Medical Assistant, OPA Lake Otis, Full-time

Non-Certified - $20.00-30.50 per hour (DOE)

Certified - $21.00-31.50 per hour (DOE)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00am-04:30pm

You will receive a $750 SIGNING BONUS after 90 days of full-time employment

ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIANS ALASKA

• Complimentary orthopedic and primary care at OPA and PCA
• Medical and dental insurance coverage beginning within 30 days of employment
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off starting at three weeks per year
• Competitive pay and annual compensation reviews
• Employee Assistance Program

Your Role at OPA:

As a Medical Assistant on the CARE TEAM at OPA you will contribute to outstanding patient experience by working with other providers and staff to ensure patients are receiving appropriate care. You will also perform administrative tasks, environmental tasks, and organizational tasks to ensure the clinic is operating effectively.

What You'll Do:

• Adhere to the scope of practice of a MA
• Room patients, take vital signs, and document patient visits in electronic health record system
• Ensure exam rooms are appropriately stocked, cleaned, and maintained for patient visits
• Comply with HIPAA, confidentiality, and state laws
• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed
• Effectively communicate with patients, providers, and staff
• Maintain a professional presence
• Report concerns to appropriate staff members
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Why You'll Excel in This Role:

• You are able to understand medical charts, diagnosis, and coding for billing purposes
• You demonstrate the ability to maintain a calm demeanor when under pressure
• You have skill in operating a computer using a variety of software applications and an electronic health records system
• You are able to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a variety of patient care teams

Required qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

• One year of clinical experience working as a medical assistant OR completion of externship in a medical office
• Certified medical assistant through the AAMA OR registered medical assistant through the AMT OR
• Licensed practical nurse certification PLUS two years of clinical experience

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.