Pediatric Outpatient Medical Assistant

Foundation Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in delivering direct patient care. You will take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, document chief complaints and assist with procedures while upholding safety protocols.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, handling pre-certifications and scheduling, communicating test results, maintaining clinical areas, and ensuring accurate medical records for billing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Registration required.
• Current BLS certification.
• 1 year of medical clerical experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams by taking vital signs and recording chief complaints.
• Assist providers with exams and minor procedures, including EKGs and sterile technique.
• Coordinate patient care, including pre-certifications, authorizations and scheduling; communicate test results.
• Provide clerical support and ensure accurate billing information from encounters.
• Maintain clean, safe clinical environments; sterilize equipment and manage supplies.
• Order, stock and monitor inventory of medications and disposables.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients and external/internal customers.
• Participate in onboarding/training activities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Accredited Medical Assisting Program

Medical Assistant training program (state regulations)

Medical Assistant Certification/Registration

BLS certification

Job description

Foundation Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in delivering direct patient care. You will take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, document chief complaints and assist with procedures while upholding safety protocols.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, handling pre-certifications and scheduling, communicating test results, maintaining clinical areas, and ensuring accurate medical records for billing.