Job Description
This recruitment is open until filled.
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a
Medical Assistant to join our
Pediatrics team!
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Pay Information: Internal Offers: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based on applicable rules or union contract terms. External Offers: Level of position, step placement, and rate of pay will be determined based on 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 Medical Assistant 1 - 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.
- Certification: Refer to Mandatory Education Policy and complete requirements within the given timeline upon hire.
Medical Assistant 2 - Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Six (6) months of experience as a Medical Assistant I; 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.
- Certification: Refer to Mandatory Education Policy and complete requirements within the given timeline upon hire.
Practice Notice: All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Work at office,