Medical Assistant

We are seeking a certified medical assistant in our Plastic Surgery Office to help our Surgeon, Nurse, and other staff with clinical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will bring a friendly, positive attitude to our office and be ready to join a fast-paced work environment. We will provide you with on-the-job training as needed to help you feel prepared to meet the needs of our patients, and opportunity for position growth will be presented as indicated, based on employee performance.

Responsibilities:

Clinical responsibilities will include direct patient care tasks such as assisting in procedures, wound care, removing surgical drains or sutures, checking and recording patient's vital signs, patient exam room preparation, and sterilizing medical equipment. Once a week during surgery days, additional responsibilities include assisting the surgeon in surgical procedures and the nurse with patient discharge, preoperative room setup, and turnover of the operating room. Administrative responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, submitting medical authorizations, and correspondence with insurance companies.

Education & Other Requirements:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED (required) BLS certification Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Adobe, Google Docs, etc.)

Preferred:

Medical Assistant Certification, such as a CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or an RMA (Registered Medical Assistant). ‍ Medical billing experience 1+ year of Medical Assistant or other healthcare experience A basic understanding of medical terminology

Skills:

Computer skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Friendly and compassionate Excellent patient service attitude Ability to stand for extended hours CPR skills Manual dexterity for bedside procedures Detail-oriented Organized, with good time management skills Critical thinking

Hours:

Full Time Monday-Friday, 8AM- 4PM No weekends; major holidays off

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Fairbanks, AK 99701 (Required)

Work Location:

In person