MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINICAL- Hand Team

Company: OrthoAlaska LLC
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Medical Assistant, OPA–Anchorage, Full-TimeYou will receive a $1,000 SIGNING BONUS after completion of 90 days in this position. Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional Medical Assistant, to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team. At OPA, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.Learn more about Orthopedic Physicians Alaska at www.OPAlaska.com.Ideal attributes• Considers compassionate skillful, patient care a top priority• Takes ownership for personal growth and development• Works as a team for the good of the team and its commitment to patient care• Embraces excellence, honesty, compassion and respectRepresentative duties• Assist providers with patient care within the care-team model• Room patients, take patient vitals and document PHI• Assist in administrative areas including surgery scheduling and scanning• Maintain appointment flow and organization• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients• Perform environmental tasks and prepare for next day clinicKnowledge and skill requirements• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Professional, personable and caring, and able to help patients feel at ease• Able to understand medical charts and diagnoses and coding for billing purposes• Able to maintain a calm demeanor when under pressure• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a variety of patient care teams• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications and EHRRequired qualifications• One (1) year of clinical experience• High school diploma or equivalentPreferred (in addition to required) qualifications• CMA certification plus two (2) years clinical experience OR• LPN certification plus two (2) years clinical experienceCandidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.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.

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