Make a meaningful impact in women’s health as a Lead Medical Assistant, combining hands-on patient care with team leadership, clinical coordination, and the opportunity to help shape an efficient, compassionate patient experience at Seaside Women’s Care.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Lead and make a difference: Serve as a clinical resource and first point of contact for Medical Assistants while continuing to provide hands-on, patient-centered care.
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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 $2K HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide direct clinical support, including patient triage, vital signs, history intake, chart preparation, exam assistance, routine procedures, patient education, and preventative care follow-ups.
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Coordinate daily MA assignments, provider support, patient flow, and clinical/administrative task delegation to promote an efficient clinic workflow.
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Train, onboard, cross-train, and provide ongoing guidance and support to Medical Assistants while serving as a resource for clinical questions.
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Manage clinic supplies and vaccine inventory, including ordering and stocking, and serve as the primary Vaccine Coordinator.
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Promote timely, closed-loop communication in the EHR and collaborate with providers, staff, departments, and external contacts to support continuity of care.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
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Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required, with a high school diploma or GED and minimum age of 18.
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Five or more years of clinical Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
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Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, organization, and customer service skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR) systems, along with knowledge of medical terminology and health information management practices.
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Experience working with OBGYN physicians and Certified Nurse Midwives is strongly preferred.
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Experience with phlebotomy, vaccines, GYN procedures, newborn care, prenatal care, and gynecology across the lifespan is strongly preferred.
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Ability to prioritize and multitask independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment while exercising sound judgment within the MA scope of practice.
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Physical requirements: Ability to lift 25 pounds without difficulty using proper body mechanics and perform the physical tasks associated with clinical patient care.
ENVIRONMENT
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. This is a fast-paced, patient-centered clinical environment requiring frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, Medical Assistants, and staff throughout the hospital; professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork, and adaptability are essential. The Lead Medical Assistant works closely with Clinic Leadership while balancing hands-on patient care, team coordination, and administrative responsibilities.
Job hazards may include exposure to blood and bodily fluids, infectious materials, sharps, and other clinical workplace hazards; all duties must be performed in accordance with organizational safety policies and procedures, including prompt reporting of hazards and injuries.
