Medical Assistant, Lead

Join a collaborative and supportive healthcare team in scenic Homer, Alaska, where your leadership and clinical expertise will directly impact the quality of patient care.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Serve as the Lead Medical Assistant across two dynamic clinic departments—Homer Medical Center and Serene Waters—where you'll coordinate care, train peers, and help shape clinic workflows for optimal patient outcomes.
• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and train medical assistants across three clinic departments.
• Delegate clinical and administrative support tasks to medical assistants.
• Oversee closed loop communication within the electronic health record to ensure timely and accurate care.
• Serve as a primary Vaccine Coordinator, including monitoring inventory and placing vaccine orders.
  Provide direct patient care including vitals, chart preparation, and routine clinical procedures under protocol.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Medical Assistant certification required; minimum five years of clinic experience preferred.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, EHR systems, and healthcare documentation practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; must be able to train and mentor staff effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of preventative care coordination and vaccine handling.
• Must be comfortable performing clinical procedures such as venipuncture and sterile dressing changes.
  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods, and perform physical tasks in a clinical setting.
  High school diploma or GED required.

ENVIRONMENT:

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska.

 The role offers a fast-paced, team-oriented setting where collaboration is essential to providing outstanding care. Work conditions can include high patient volumes and occasional stressful situations that require rapid problem-solving and adaptability.

Job hazards include regular exposure to bodily fluids, sharp instruments, and potentially infectious materials in the clinical setting.