Medical Assistant (MA)
Company: National Staffing Solutions
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: May 4, 2025
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Job Description:
*Medical Assistant (MA)*Are you a Medical Assistant passionate
about helping Americas heroes and working with veterans?At National
Staffing Solutions, we believe this process should be exciting and
as smooth a transition as possible. We have an invested interest in
helping you to help others with the confidence and support you
deserve.If you're as passionate about helping veterans as we are
and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of both
veterans and their families, then take a look at what we have
currently available:*This position is part of the VBA MDE (Veterans
Benefits Administration Medical Disabilities Examinations)
program.**Details of the Medical Assistant Opening:** Anticipated
start date: *ASAP** Salary Range: *$17-$18/hr** Schedule: *Full
Time, M-F**Your Daily Responsibilities:** Assists providers with
patient preparation for examination, minor office procedures and
with the examination and education of patients; supports other
members of the clinical care team, assuring optimal best-practice
patient flow; manages variable and unpredictable patient volume
throughout the workday; povides clerical support and serves as
backup for the Administrative Assistant or other team members as
needed* Participates in daily team huddles to review and prepare
for scheduled patient visits; screens all patients, regardless of
visit type, for preventative care needs, ongoing support, barriers
to care, safety concerns, and potential fall risk.* As part of a
High Reliability Organization, reports actual and potential
problems concerning patients, families and associates using
established reporting protocols* Participates in performance
improvement initiatives to improve care quality and safety* Ensures
ongoing compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and
quality/safety standards by maintaining and auditing temperature
logs, ensuring medication supplies are current/unexpired, checking
and maintaining emergency equipment, area free of clutter, and
other related tasks* Performs selected patient and laboratory
testing consistent with the scope of the practice, including but
not limited to electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, and
vision and hearing testing (dependent upon provider and site
requirements); documents these activities in the patient's
electronic medical record (EMR) or other venues based on policy*
Provides escort for patients and assists with patient discharge
activities* Provides chaperoning for patients per policy* Fulfills
infection prevention and environmental responsibilities as
assigned, which may include: light cleaning during clinic hours and
cleaning of equipment; updates appropriate records of scheduled
equipment maintenance and manages drug and medical supply
inventories* Provides telephone-screening services to gather
information from patients, determine appropriate disposition and
document per established telephone screening protocols* Under
onsite, provider supervision may perform phlebotomy* Utilizes the
EMR to propose patient medication refills for provider approval*
Completes requisitions for tests (if applicable)* Attends scheduled
meetings including, but not limited to, regular staff meetings and
training classes for safety, infection control, OSHA, CLIA, BLS and
others as required* Performs other duties as assigned*Minimum
Qualifications of Medical Assistant:** High School Diploma or GED
Required* Associate degree in medical assisting and/or graduation
from an accredited vocational Medical Assistant program, and/ or
military equivalent* If required by state of operation: Maintains
unrestricted and in good standing certification as a Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA)* Phlebotomy Certification from accrediting
training course, when required by state requirements*
Active/Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification* Minimum of
four (4) years of relevant clinical experience (i.e., Primary Care,
Family Care, Internal Medicine, Occupational Health, or Urgent
Care)* Must possess organizational and problem-solving skills,
exceptional communication and customer service and a strong
attention to detail* Individuals must be able to work independently
and as part of a team, have good interpersonal skills and a
willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing situations* Basic
computer skillsAre you passionate about making a difference in the
lives of veterans and their families?Submit your resume to us today
for consideration. Click the apply button below and one of our
committed recruiters will be in touch within 24 hours.We are an
equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.#INDA1Job Type: Full-timePay: $17.00 -
$18.00 per hourBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance*
Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridayWork Location: In
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