Rheumatology & Infusion Medical Assistant

OrthoAlaska LLC; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary orthopedic and primary c

Job summary

OrthoAlaska LLC in Wasilla is seeking a Rheumatology & Infusion Medical Assistant to join the care team. This full-time role includes a signing bonus and a schedule from Monday to Friday, with a focus on patient care and administrative support.

You will work alongside providers to ensure patients receive appropriate care, perform vitals, assist with scheduling, and support HIPAA-compliant clinic operations. Includes comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience working as a medical assistant OR completion of externship in a medical office.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, and document visits in the EHR.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and maintained for patient visits.
• Assist with patient scheduling and follow-up communications.
• Adhere to HIPAA and state laws; maintain confidentiality.
• Perform administrative and environmental tasks to keep the clinic efficient.

Skills

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Multi-tasking

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

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Rheumatology & Infusion Medical Assistant

R&I Medical Assistant, Wasilla, FULL-TIME

$20.00–$30.00 per hour (DOE)

ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIANS ALASKA

* $750 Signing bonus after 90 days of Full-time employment in this position*

• Complimentary orthopedic and primary care at OPA and PCA
• Medical and dental insurance coverage beginning within 30 days of employment
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off starting at three weeks per year
• Competitive pay and annual compensation reviews
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

Your Role at OPA:

As a Medical Assistant on the CARE TEAM at OPA you will contribute to outstanding patient experience by working with other providers and staff to ensure patients are receiving appropriate care. You will also perform administrative tasks, environmental tasks, and organizational tasks to ensure the clinic is operating effectively.

What You’ll Do:

• Adhere to the scope of practice of a MA
• Room patients, take vital signs, and document patient visits in electronic health record system
• Ensure exam rooms are appropriately stocked, cleaned, and maintained for patient visits
• Comply with HIPAA, confidentiality, and state laws
• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients
• Assist with patient scheduling as needed
• Effectively communicate with patients, providers, and staff
• Maintain a professional presence
• Report concerns to appropriate staff members
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Why You’ll Excel in This Role:

• You are able to understand medical charts, diagnosis, and coding for billing purposes
• You demonstrate the ability to maintain a calm demeanor when under pressure
• You have skill in operating a computer using a variety of software applications and an electronic health records system
• You are able to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a variety of patient care teams

Required qualifications:

• One year of clinical experience working as a medical assistant OR completion of externship in a medical office
• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

• Certified medical assistant through the AAMA OR registered medical assistant through the AMT PLUS two years of clinical experience OR
• Licensed practical nurse certification PLUS two years of clinical experience

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.