Medical Assistant (MA)

This recruitment is open until filled.

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Medical Assistant to join our Bartlett Family Medicine team!

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Pay Information: Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms. External Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based upon relevant experience.

• Medical Assistant 1 starts at $22.40 per hour.
• Medical Assistant 2 starts at $26.28 per hour.

Job Summary: Medical Assistant 1:

The Medical Assistant 1 is an entry-level position supporting multi-specialty clinic functions by participating in direct patient care during office visits, in-office procedures, and the post-operative period for dermatology, oncology, and ophthalmology. Incumbents perform assistance with procedures depending on their knowledge and training under direct and general supervision of a physician or licensed health care provider. The Medical Assistant 1 supports the Registered Nurse, Lead Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant 2, and Office Manager in the day-to-day flow of the surgery/specialty practice.

Primary duties include:

• Clinical Assistant duties include rooming patients, taking health history, vitals, reconciling medication lists, and presentation to the general surgeon or specialty provider.
• Assists in the business operations of the clinic to include answering the phone, scheduling appointments and filing records.

Medical Assistant 2:

The Medical Assistant 2 is the journey level of the Medical Assistant series. Incumbents support multi-specialty clinic functions by participating in direct patient care during office visits, in-office procedures, and the post-operative period for dermatology, oncology, and ophthalmology. This position serves as a mentor to Medical Assistant 1 positions. At this level, the incumbent has passed specific competencies that allow them to work more independently performing assistance with all procedures under general supervision of a physician or licensed health care provider.

Primary duties include:

• Clinical Assistant duties include rooming patients, taking health history, vitals, reconciling medication lists, and presentation to the general surgeon or specialty provider.
• Assists in the business operations of the clinic to include answering the phone, scheduling appointments and filing records.
• Assists the Surgery Scheduler and Administrative Clinical staff with coordinating the scheduling of radiology studies, endoscopy cases and surgical cases for all clinic specialties.
• Provides administrative and clinical support for the RN, LPN, Insurance Verification Specialists and the Surgery Scheduler.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job: MA1:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Twelve (12) months clerical experience in a healthcare setting required; Or Six (6) months experience as a Certified Nurse Aid.
  • Substitution: One (1) year of Post-secondary coursework in any field may substitute for the experience requirement.
• License(s): None
• Certification(s): Refer to Mandatory Education policy upon hire and obtain required certifications within the required timeline.
  • Note: This is a flexibly staffed position. Incumbents are eligible to promote from Medical Assistant 1 once they have successfully completed their preceptorship and meet minimum qualifications for the Medical Assistant 2 level.

MA 2:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Six (6) months of experience as a Medical Assistant 1;
  • Or Six (6) months experience performing ambulatory or medical care working directly with patients;
  • Or Three (3) years of administrative experience in a healthcare setting (performing work equivalent to a BRH Clinical Administrative Assistant 2 or higher)
    • Substitution: A Medical Assistant Certificate may substitute for the experience requirement; Or Two (2) years of Post-secondary coursework may substitute for the experience requirement.
• License(s): None
• Certification(s): Refer to Mandatory Education policy upon hire and obtain required certifications within the required timeline.

Preference(s): Preference may be given to those who qualify for Medical Assistant 2.

Practice Notices:

• All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.