Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Clinic Operations

DENALI HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS LLC; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DENALI HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a growing practice in Wasilla, AK. You will provide direct patient services, manage schedules, and assist with examinations under physician or NP supervision, while supporting the care team in daily operations.

You will take vital signs, process specimens, and help prepare patients for visits. Strong communication, computer skills, and cultural competency are essential in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required (AHA/Red Cross/BCLS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good computer skills.
• Effective customer service and strong social and age-specific cultural competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services for patients, including managing schedules and patient flow; assist patients with walking, dressing, and movement to examination room.
• Take and process specimens; prepare patients for examination; perform point-of-care testing; support physicians and nurse practitioners with procedures; take vital signs and collect patient data.
• Send instructions to patients/families from physician; relay important care information; answer calls and ensure continuity of care.
• Perform clerical duties: send/receive patient records; handle hospital notes, x-ray/lab reports, and referrals; complete requisitions and forms.
• Manage patients’ charts to ensure information is accurate, timely and complete.
• Write orders in the EMR and process prescription refill requests after physician review.
• Perform inventories, ordering, and stocking of medical items as needed.
• Maintain logging for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization, crash cart, or others as needed.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant office environment and adherence to federal/state regulations.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate and implement patient care and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Cultural competence

Job description

DENALI HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a growing practice in Wasilla, AK. You will provide direct patient services, manage schedules, and assist with examinations under physician or NP supervision, while supporting the care team in daily operations.

You will take vital signs, process specimens, and help prepare patients for visits. Strong communication, computer skills, and cultural competency are essential in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.