Medical Assistant PCA

OrthoAlaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Competitive salary

Job summary

Primary Care Associates–Eagle River is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to join our dynamic primary care team. You will support providers, room patients, take vitals, document PHI, and help with scheduling and scanning to keep a smooth clinic flow.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, patient-centered care, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a $750 signing bonus after 90 days of full-time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CMA certification or LPN certification with two years clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a team-based clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care within the care-team model.
• Room patients, take 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.

Job description

Medical Assistant—Primary Care Associates-Eagle River

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.