MEDICAL ASSISTANT - HMC (REQ 3209)

This Medical Assistant position is located at Homer Medical Center (HMC), one of our outpatient clinics.

Hours:

This is a full-time benefited position, 40 hours per week, day shift, Monday through Friday with possible Saturdays, and up to 8-10 hour days.  

Starting Salary: 

Without Medical Assistant Certification: $22.86 - $23.91/hr and up (Rate is for 0-3 years of experience. Rate is higher with more years of experience.)

With Medical Assistant Certification: $24.51 - $25.63/hr and up (Rate is for 0-3 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.

What you'll get: 

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance,
• Up to $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account w/health insurance,
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation Time and Sick Time,
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year,
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement - up to $400 per year,
• Annual Retention Bonus,
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match!
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance,
• Student Loan Forgiveness,
• Tuition Reimbursement, 
• Bereavement Leave - up to 40 hours,
• In-House Workout Facility and much more!

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.