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Orthopedic Physicians Alaska

Medical Assistant Clinical - OPA Wasilla

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska, Wasilla, Alaska, us, 99629

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Medical Assistant, OPA Wasilla - Wasilla, Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Non-Certified - $20.00–$30.50 per hour (DOE)

Certified - $21.00–$31.50 per hour (DOE)

You will receive a $500 SIGNING BONUS after 90 days of full-time employment

ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIANS ALASKA

Full-time Benefits

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

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 Learn more About Orthopedic Physicians Alaska at www.OPAlaska.com.

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

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

One year of clinical experience working as a medical assistant OR completion of externship in a medical office

Certified medical assistant through the AAMA OR registered medical assistant through the AMT OR

Licensed practical nurse certification PLUS two years of clinical experience

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.

Core Competencies

Synergy: Through collaboration & continuous improvement

Empathy: Through compassion & patient-centered care

Integrity: Through trust & ethical accountability

Optimization: Through operational efficiency

The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.

Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.

OPA 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.

OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.

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.

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