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Certified Medical Assistant
2841 Debarr Rd # 50 Anchorage, AK 99508 US
Job Description
Opening: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Anchorage, AK 99508
Pay: $22-$30/hr DOE
COMPANY INFO:
Opti Staffing Group is partnering with a leading healthcare provider, to find a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join their dynamic team. Our client is committed to promoting the well-being of patients by addressing their physical, psychological, spiritual, social, and educational needs. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with other healthcare professionals in a fast-paced medical office environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in patient care by ensuring a smooth and efficient clinical experience. Your responsibilities will include:
- Rooming Patients: Escort patients from the lobby to the exam room, obtain vital signs (including height and weight), and gather relevant data regarding the patient's chief complaint.
- Chart Preparation: Prepare the patient’s chart by gathering medical records, lab results, radiological and procedural reports.
- Message Handling: Process patient phone calls efficiently, prioritize messages, and consult with physicians or managers as needed.
- Patient Care: Schedule appointments, medical procedures, and assist with procedures as necessary. Educate patients on various health aspects when authorized by physicians.
- Quality Assurance: Frequently evaluate and optimize patient care, practice cost containment, and ensure timely submission of documentation.
- Workspace Maintenance: Clean and restock exam rooms, ensure products are up to date, and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Collaboration: Work closely with operations managers, clinical staff, and external providers to meet patient needs and enhance clinical operations.
- Flexibility: Be adaptable to work with different providers, handle various tasks, and serve as a back-up to the scheduling department as needed.
- Education: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, current CMA (or MA) certification, and CPR certification.
- Experience: At least one year of experience in a medical office and clinical setting, preferably within a medical practice.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with medical practice protocols, terminology, confidentiality requirements, and basic arithmetic.
- Skills: Proficiency in handling phone calls, written and verbal communication, and serving as a resource for clinic and scheduling staff.
- Abilities: Ability to communicate instructions clearly, collaborate with clinicians and staff, analyze data, type 60 words per minute, and flexibly respond to changing demands.
- Technical Skills: Competency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, EHR Intergy, and relevant practice management software.
NEXT STEPS:
Just hit the “Apply” button above and you’re half-way home! Or, send your resume to [email protected] or call 907-222-7009 and we’ll set up a time to meet!
Meet Your Recruiter
Crystal Belk
Executive Recruiter
I was born and raised in Alaska and am a mom to 1. We love camping and anything to do with water! I am closing in on my 1-year anniversary with Opti where I started as a receptionist and was promoted to Executive recruiter. Finding candidates their most ideal career match while assisting companies to hire the candidates they need has been so fulfilling and I am so thankful to have found a career that allows me to help my community.