Medical Assistant Clinical- Full-time

OrthoAlaska LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 27,552 - 42,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Job summary

A leading orthopedic care provider in Anchorage is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care on the CARE TEAM. Key responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. Candidates should have at least one year of clinical experience or relevant externship. The role offers competitive pay, benefits including health insurance, and a signing bonus after 90 days. Ongoing professional growth is encouraged in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience working as a medical assistant or completion of externship.
• Certified medical assistant through AAMA or registered assistant through AMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs.
• Document patient visits in electronic health record system.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Comply with HIPAA and confidentiality laws.
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed.

Skills

Understanding of medical charts

Calm demeanor under pressure

Computer skills with EHR systems

Prioritization of tasks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Medical Assistant, OPA Lake Otis - Anchorage, Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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

Certified - $21.00–$31.50 per hour (DOE)

You will receive a $500.00 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:

• One year of clinical experience working as a medical assistant OR completion of externship in a medical office
• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

• Certified medical assistant through the AAMA OR registered medical assistant through the AMT PLUS two years of clinical experience OR
• Licensed practical nurse certification PLUS two years of clinical experience

Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.

Core Competencies

- Synergy: Through collaboration & continuation improvement

- Empathy: Through compassion & patient-centered care

- Integrity: Through trust & ethical accountability

- Optimization: Through operational efficiency

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.