Medical Assistant

Job Description Summary

We are excited to announce an opening for a Medical Assistant I at our Coalition Health Center in Anchorage, Alaska! The Medical Assistant I (MA) is responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate clinical and administrative support to physicians, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals in both outpatient and hospital-based settings. This role ensures efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and exceptional patient care through coordination, education, and hands‑on service delivery while adhering to established clinical guidelines, provider supervision standards, and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive patient intakes, including obtaining vital signs, recording medical histories, and reviewing medication and allergy information.
• Assists providers during examinations, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Performs EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection in accordance with policy and competency standards.
• Prepares, labels, and processes laboratory samples and point-of-care tests accurately.
• Maintains infection control, safety protocols, and equipment calibration across all clinical areas.
• Supports providers with patient triage, care coordination, and transitions across clinical settings.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, chronic condition management, and preventive care.
• Accurately documents clinical data, provider instructions, and patient updates in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Schedules, confirms, and tracks patient appointments, referrals, authorizations, and test results to ensure timely care.
• Verifies insurance coverage and assists with prior authorizations, billing, and coding processes as needed.
• Monitors inventory levels and prepares examination or procedure rooms with required supplies and equipment.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and safety drills to support continuous quality improvement.
• Facilitates communication among patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and all compliance standards.
• Upholds compassionate, culturally competent care while maintaining sensitivity to diverse patient populations.
• Demonstrates excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior clinical or internship experience preferred but not required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certification or registration (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Basic computer literacy: preferred with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Skilled in obtaining and documenting vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, SpO₂, height, and weight).
• Proficient in EKG administration and other routine diagnostic procedures as directed by the provider.
• Knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and sterile technique.
• Competent in assisting with minor procedures, patient preparation, and clinical room setup.
• Proficient in medical terminology, documentation accuracy, and appointment scheduling.

About Vera Whole Health

Vera Whole Health is leading the shift to value-based care using an advanced primary care model that delivers a superior experience, providing longer appointments, same or next-day access, and both in-person and virtual care. By integrating data-driven insights and multifunctional care teams, Vera improves health outcomes, reduces total cost of care and consistently achieves a best-in-class member experience.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching Short & Long-Term Disability Employer-Paid Life Insurance Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, and Paid Major Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more!

Compensation Range

$18.00 to $27.00 The anticipated base salary range represents the Company’s good‑faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.