Medical Assistant (MA) - General Surgery

This recruitment is open until filled.

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Medical Assistant to join our Surgery & Specialty Clinics team!

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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 :

Minimum Qualifications

Medical Assistant 1

Substitution : One (1) year of Post-secondary coursework in any field may substitute for the experience requirement.

Medical Assistant 2

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.

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.

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.