Medical Assistant

This is an amazing chance to work at Alaska Facial Plastic Surgery & ENT with Dr. Christina Magill, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr Eugene Sansoni the only fellowship trained head and neck surgeon in Alaska, Dr. Julie Highland a surgically trained in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Sarah Thibodeau our talented PA-C. We take care of our employees and value having a culture of professionalism, kindness, and accountability. We are expanding quickly and looking for great staff who can grow with the business.

We are looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for a busy medical practice. This position will be based in our Anchorage clinic with rare cross coverage at the Wasilla clinic. Training is provided for our systems and other clinical duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Room patients, obtain and/ or confirm patient history, review medications and reason for seeking care.

2. Inform MDs and PAs when patient is ready to be seen or obstacles to clinic flow.

3. Upload, process and track consents, orders and imaging.

4. Prepare charts in our EMR system, Elation and AdvancedMD, prior to patient visits

5. Ensure medications and allergies are correct in patient charts prior to MD or PA visit with patient

6. Follow up on patient phone calls or need for medication refills

7. Assist with ordering necessary studies (Audiogram/CT scans/Imaging/Labs)

8. Follow up on studies and pathology tp ensure completion.

9. Set up exam rooms properly for visits and procedures

10. Clean exam rooms

11. Clean medical equipment (autoclave)

12. Properly handle medical waste and sharps

13. Send specimens to pathology and properly fill out forms

14. Perform post-operative or post procedure calls and checks on surgery patients

15. Prepare new patient, cosmetic, pre-operative, postoperative and follow up visits.

16. When preparing charts, communicate with the front desk to make sure we have referral notes, studies available for review and any other needed patient information for the visit

17. Process telephone messages.

18. Provide detailed documentation of all patient interaction and next steps if applicable within 12 hours of interaction.

19. Complete chart preparation per clinic procedures

20. Follow prescription refill procedures.

21. Maintain patient records confidentially.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.

2. Maintain work area, exam rooms, supplies, medications and immunizations.

3. Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.

4. Always maintain professional appearance and personal conduct.

5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, PAs, staff and management.

6. Use professional and effective communication.

7. Effectively cope with typical job stress.

8. Document work processes as required.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/ Certification/Licensure:

· Graduate of accredited school for Medical Assistants or alternate training program

· National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

Payroll is currently run once a month. Health insurance stipend and paid time off available after 90 days of employment. 401K, profit-sharing and increased paid time off available after a year of employment.

Applicants must be fully vaccinated against covid-19 and able to provide verifiable proof of vaccination before or on start date of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,840.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Otolaryngology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Experience:

• Medical Clinic: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anchorage, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person