HMC MEDICAL ASSISTANT (REQ 3260)
Job Description
Homer, AK
Casual
Work Hours: 8-10
5/15/2023
This Medical Assistant position is located at Homer Medical Center (HMC), one of our outpatient clinics.
Hours:
This is a Casual, non-benefited position, Monday through Friday with possible Saturdays, and up to 8-10 hour days. The number of hours and scheduling are to be determined by the clinic manager.
Starting Salary:
PLEASE NOTE: Rates shown below include the additional %15 added in lieu of benefits.
Without Medical Assistant Certification: $26.29 - $33.71/hr and up (Rate is for 0-20 years of experience. Rate is higher with more years of experience.)
With Medical Assistant Certification: $28.19 - $36.14/hr and up (Rate is for 0-20 years of experience. Rate is higher with more years of experience.)
What you'll do:
- Provide initial patient triage,
- Assist with coordination of care,
- Administrative services,
- Assist providers, nurses and other support staff with direct patient care,
- Performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol or as directed by a provider.
What you'll need:
- Be at least 18 years of age and be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.
- Requires knowledge of clinical practices and procedures and clinical competencies.
- Prior or current CNA and/or EMT-1, Health Care Specialist, or Medical Assistant certification is preferred, but may be substituted with appropriate experience in a healthcare setting.
- Possess a working knowledge and use of medical terminology.
- Have knowledge of medical records/health information management requirements.
- Requires receptionist skills, including the ability to be courteous and tactful with patients, their families, and facility personnel in person, by phone, and EMR messaging system.
- Must have good communication skills; understand chart flow, record keeping, order entry and scheduling.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Must stay current in BLS training.
About Us:
South Peninsula Hospital is a 22 bed critical access hospital (CAH), with an attached 28 bed long term care facility, and a variety of clinics. We provide care close to home for the southern Kenai Peninsula. We have been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide.
Homer, Alaska, is a seaside town nestled on the shores of beautiful Kachemak Bay, offering breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Homer is on the road system, and a four to five hour drive from Anchorage. If you are looking for community, adventure, culture, scenery or solitude, you'll find all of that and more here!
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Tara Kain, HR Recruiter, in the Human Resources Department at South Peninsula Hospital, at 907-235-0950 or email tkain@sphosp.org.
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply OnlinePosted: 5/15/2023
Job Status: Part Time,Contract/Temporary
Job Reference #: 1826