Medical Assistant PCA

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $750 after 90 days

Health insurance (medical) with FSA/Hs

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid time off 3 weeks

Job summary

Primary Care Associates is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to join our growing team in Alaska. You will support providers in a care-team model, room patients, take vitals, document PHI, and assist with scheduling and scanning.

We offer a $750 signing bonus after 90 days of full-time employment, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance with FSA/HSA, dental, life, disability, profit sharing, a 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred CMA certification or LPN certification with clinical experience.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Ability to document PHI and take vitals.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care within the care-team model.
• Room patients, take patient vitals and document PHI.
• Assist in administrative areas including scheduling and scanning.
• Maintain appointment flow and organization.
• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients.
• Prepare environment and clinic for the next day.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical charts & coding

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

EHR software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Medical Assistant—Primary Care Associates

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

Primary Care Associates seeks a highly skilled, dedicated, and professional Medical Assistant to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team. At PCA, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical (with FSA or HSA), dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

Learn more about Primary Care Associates at www.primarycareak.com.

Ideal attributes

• Considers compassionate skillful, patient care a top priority
• Takes ownership for personal growth and development
• Works as a team for the good of the team and its commitment to patient care
• Embraces excellence, honesty, compassion and respect

Representative duties

• Assist providers with patient care within the care-team model
• Room patients, take patient vitals and document PHI
• Assist in administrative areas including appointment scheduling and scanning
• Maintain appointment flow and organization
• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients
• Perform environmental tasks and prepare for next day clinic

Knowledge and skill requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, personable and caring, and able to help patients feel at ease
• Able to understand medical charts and diagnoses and coding for billing purposes
• Able to maintain a calm demeanor when under pressure
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a variety of patient care teams
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications and EHR

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred (in addition to required) qualifications

• One (1) year of clinical experience - CMA certification OR
• LPN certification plus two (2) years clinical experience

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

PCA 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.

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.