Medical Assistant- PCA Huffman

OrthoAlaska LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 27,552 - 42,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus after 90 days

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off starting at three weeks per year

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its team. The role involves assisting with patient care, managing administrative tasks, and maintaining a supportive environment for patients. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a signing bonus after 90 days of full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• CMA or LPN certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care within the care-team model.
• Room patients and document vital information.
• Assist in appointment scheduling and patient calls.
• Maintain smooth appointment flow and organization.
• Prepare for the next day's clinic operations.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Professional and personable demeanor

Ability to understand medical charts

Calm under pressure

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Computer skills with EHR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One (1) year of clinical experience or CMA certification

LPN certification plus two (2) years clinical experience

Job description

Career Opportunities with OrthoAlaska LLC

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Medical Assistant—Primary Care Associates

Schedule: Varies. Clinic hours are from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, 7 days a week. Shifts are 8 hours, 40 hours a week. Shifts rotate weekly, including open, mid and closing.

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

You will receive a $500.00 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.