Medical Assistant

Make a Difference in Student Health at UAF

Join the Student Health and Counseling Center as a Medical Assistant and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of UAF students. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse, multicultural student population while gaining valuable experience across a wide range of clinical responsibilities.

Medical Assistants report to the Associate Director of Medical Services and work alongside compassionate medical and mental health professionals in a welcoming, collaborative, and growing practice. This position is currently available, with full-time and part-time opportunities offered on 9-, 10.5-, or 12-month contracts, providing flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong foundation in medical assisting, clinical experience, adaptability, and a commitment to providing inclusive, student-centered care. Comfort with telemedicine, a collaborative approach, and enthusiasm for professional growth will help you succeed as part of a team dedicated to the health and well-being of UAF students.

If you're looking for a meaningful medical assisting opportunity where you can make a difference, expand your clinical experience, and be part of a supportive and growing team, we'd love to have you join us!

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a certified medical assistant program and two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate's degree and medical assistant certification is preferred.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on October 12, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

This position is term-funded and reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers' Business Office Temporary HR Coordinator, at View email address on click.appcast.io.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The University of Alaska ( is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.