Medical Assistant PCA

orthoalaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical, dental, life, and disability"

FSA/HSA and 401(k)

Paid time off (3+ weeks)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Primary Care Associates seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to join a dynamic team in Alaska. You will support providers, room patients, take vitals, document PHI, and assist with scheduling and scanning, ensuring smooth clinic operations.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, patient-centered care, and the ability to handle multiple tasks calmly in a fast-paced setting with EHR proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CMA certification or LPN with 2 years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical chart knowledge

Calm under pressure

Prioritization

EHR proficiency

Education

High school diploma

CMA certification

LPN certification +2 yrs

Job description

Medical Assistant—Primary Care Associates

Schedule: Varies. Clinic hours are from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Shifts rotate weekly between open/closing.

Hourly Rates

• Non-Certified - $20.00-$30.50 per hour (DOE)
• Certified - $21.00-$31.50 per hour (DOE)

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.