Medical Assistant

Denali Healthcare Specialist•Wasilla, AK

14d

About The Position

An established and rapidly growing medical practice is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its team of healthcare professionals. The position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday. Under the supervision of a Physician or Nurse Practitioner, the Medical Assistant provides direct patient services, supports clinical procedures, performs clerical and medical-record duties, and helps maintain a safe and compliant office environment. The role works collaboratively with the healthcare team to coordinate and implement patient care, communicate with clinical and administrative colleagues, and support continuity of care.

Requirements

American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR or BCLS certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Effective customer service and social skills.
Age-specific and cultural competencies.

Responsibilities

Manage patient schedules and organize patient flow.
Assist patients with walking, dressing, transferring, and moving to examination rooms.
Take and process specimens, prepare patients for examinations, and perform point-of-care testing.
Support physicians and nurse practitioners by performing various procedures.
Take vital signs and collect relevant information, including weight, height, drug allergies, current medications, and recurring problems.
Send instructions from physicians to patients and/or families; take calls and provide relevant information to support continuity of care.
Send and receive patient medical records and receive hospital notes, imaging and laboratory reports, and referral information.
Prepare requisitions and complete required forms.
Manage patient charts to ensure information is accurate, timely, and complete.
Write orders in the electronic medical record system and process prescription refill requests on behalf of physicians, subject to review and approval by the ordering physician.
Perform inventories and order and stock medical items as needed.
Maintain logs as needed for medication refrigeration, point-of-care testing, sterilization, the crash cart, and other processes.
Help ensure the office environment is safe, healthy, and secure and comply with applicable federal and state regulations.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess, coordinate, and implement patient care.
Communicate effectively with on-site physicians, referring physicians, nurse practitioners, and administrative staff to support continuity of care and meet patients’ medical needs.