Medical Assistant II - ACC Physicians

Description:Providence is calling a Medical Assistant II (ACC Physicians , Day Shift, 1.0 FTE) to Providence Physician Service Organization in Anchorage, Alaska. We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all - especially those who are poor and vulnerable.In this position you will have the following responsibilities:Perform all duties and passed competency testing/evaluation as required for a Medical Assistant I

Able to perform all front and back office skills as appropriate to role and certification. (ex: vital signs, set up/assist with minor procedures, EKG, blood pressure, point of care testing, patient authorizations, scheduling, etc.)

Perform increasingly advanced procedures with validated competencies

Provide accurate, complete, legible and timely documentation of all procedures performed in the patient's medical record

Follow correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous, infectious, and pharmaceutical waste

According to organizational standards, prepare, clean and sterilize, and/or reprocess, instruments (autoclaving) and maintain equipment with validated competencies

Anticipate and proactively plan for practitioner and patient needs

Demonstrate a commitment to education and sharing of knowledge. Assists in orientation of new team members and serves as a role model of best practices to others

Provide open and timely communication and information to patients, families, and practitioners (as appropriate)

Provide MA administrative and clinical support required to deliver quality patient care via a telehealth or virtual visit platform as an extension of in-clinic services and patient care strategy

Consistently meet skill based competency expectations established for the organization

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization and serve as an ambassador for the organization when interfacing with anyone outside the organization

Qualifications:Required qualifications for this position includes:Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for a National Certification exam

National certification/registration by AMCA, AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP as a Medical Assistant

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must be American Heart Association (AHA) accredited

Six (6) months of Healthcare experience

Six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience

About the ministry you will serve.Providence Medical Group is a group of primary care, specialty care and hospital-based medical providers who serve Alaska in many locations. Our providers and staff strive to create a distinctive health care experience for each patient – one focused on trust, respect, communication and teamwork.We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits — see our website for details — http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefitsWe offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visithttps://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/Our MissionAs expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.About UsProvidence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Schedule: Full-timeShift: DayJob Category: Medical AssistantLocation: Alaska-AnchorageReq ID: 334817