Medical Assistant PCA-Float

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Profit sharing

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Primary Care Associates-Float role in Anchorage. You will support clinicians in a team-based care setting, room patients, take vital signs, and document PHI to ensure efficient clinics.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, professional demeanor, and the ability to handle multiple tasks with care for patient privacy and accurate medical records, while working closely with providers and administrative staff to maintain

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication and Interperos

Professional, personable and caring

Understand medical charts and coding

Calm under pressure

Prioritize multiple tasks

EHR software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA certification

LPN certification with 2 years clinical experience

Tools

EHR software

PC software

Job description

Medical Assistant—Primary Care Associates-Float

You will receive a $500 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.