What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Admin Assistant - Rheumatology position at OrthoAlaska LLC?
Rheumatology Medical Administrative Assistant, OPA University Lake - Anchorage, Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional Medical Administrative 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 respects
Representative duties
Assist providers with patient flow within the care-team model
Primarily assists in administrative areas including surgery scheduling and scanning
Maintain appointment flow and organization in EHR
Answer patient calls and follow up with patients
May assist with environmental tasks and prepare for next day clinic
Knowledge and skill requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professional, personable and caring, and able to help patients feel at ease
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
Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Core Competencies
- Synergy: Through collaboration & continuation improvement
- Empathy: Through compassion & patient-centered care
- Integrity: Through trust & ethical accountability
- Optimization: Through operational efficiency
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.
OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.