Medical Assistant (MA) - Pediatrics

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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.