What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Medical Network of Alaska?
About us: Resound ENT a department of Medical Network of Alaska
MNA Delivers leadership, support and guidance to healthcare facilities of all sizes across multiple specialists with the primary goal of providing accessibility, value and quality medical administrative support services.
What You’ll Do:
Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician by performing the following duties:
- Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy.
- Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
- Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review.
- Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes in prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies.
- Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records.
- Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts.
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks.
- Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges.
- Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
- Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record.
What You Need For This Job:
- High School Diploma or general education degree
- Current Medical Assistant Certification
- CPR/ First Aid Certification
- One-Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
- Must reside in or near Anchorage, AK.
- Have general knowledge of EMR software and Outlook Programs
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to frequently stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
What You’ll Love About Us:
- Great Company Culture.
- Make an impact. We are about your individuality by giving you the freedom to grow and create within the company.
- Rest and Relaxation. 15 days of paid time off, and ten paid holidays.
- Health Benefits. Medical with MODA, HSA options, dental, and vision. Short/long-term disability.
- Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a generous company match, access to a personal financial planner, and life insurance with $25,000 provided.
- Healthy Working Environment. Operate in an environment that is safe, empowering, and satisfying.
Because our team members are trusted to handle sensitive information, we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check and drug screen before official employment.
Medical Network of Alaska, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $25,000