Certified Medical Assistant

Kidney And Hypertension Clinic Of Alaska - Anchorage, AK

Full-time - Entry Level

Anchorage, AK

11-50 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant and make a positive impact on the lives of our adult/geriatric ESRD patient population at our clinic in Anchorage, AK. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including patient care, administrative tasks, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient service.

Responsibilities

• Preps charts in advance and day of appointment, including getting records and calling patients.
• Greets, receives, and rooms patients for appointments/procedures; conducts interviews with patients, measures vital signs, and records information.
• Administers flu, pneumonia, Hepatitis B and other injections.
• Maintains nursing stations and examination areas.
• Maintains patients' rooms and stocks rooms and supply orders.
• Checks voice messages, screens and returns telephone calls and sorts faxes.
• Scans documents in charts.
• Schedules radiology and lab appointments, biopsies, IV infusions and referral appointments.
• Obtains authorization for prescriptions and procedures.
• Documents all phone calls and data for patient visit for rooming and vaccinations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification - NCMA.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Strong charting/documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid-time off.
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match.
• Excellent work/life balance schedules.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities available at every clinic.
• Opportunities for advancement.