Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Aura Health; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage from day one

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Mental health resources

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Aura Health in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA-C) to perform both administrative and clinical duties in a team-focused setting. You will schedule appointments, update patient information in EPIC, and take vital signs during visits, contributing to efficient, patient-centered care.

The role offers opportunities for advancement within a supportive culture that emphasizes justice, excellence, dignity, integrity, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent clinical experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Six months healthcare/MA experience preferred.
• National Medical Assistant Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical tasks like vital signs and injections.
• Support administrative functions such as scheduling and data updates.
• Contribute to delivering reliable, cost-effective, and compassionate patient care.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Data updates (EPIC)

Education

Medical assisting program graduate

Registered medical assistant apprenticeship

Military medical training

Clinical experience (1 year)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a Medical Assistant (MA-C) to perform both administrative and clinical duties in a team-oriented environment. Key responsibilities include scheduling appointments, updating patient information in EPIC, and taking vital signs during visits. The role offers opportunities for career advancement within a supportive, patient-focused culture that emphasizes justice, excellence, dignity, integrity, and compassion.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program, registered medical assistant apprenticeship, military medical training, or at least one year of relevant clinical experience including vital signs, injections, and medication administration.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of six months healthcare and medical assistant experience preferred.
• National Medical Assistant Certification is a plus.

Key Duties

• Assist with clinical tasks like vital signs and injections.
• Support administrative functions such as scheduling and data updates.
• Contribute to delivering reliable, cost-effective, and compassionate patient care.

Additional Information

The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health coverage from day one, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, mental health resources, and voluntary benefits. The role is on-site, with multiple shift options, and provides opportunities for professional growth in a diverse, inclusive environment committed to serving vulnerable populations.