Medical Assistant

Description

Anchorage Radiation Oncology Center is seeking a compassionate, service-oriented MA to join our dedicated and close-knit team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients facing a cancer diagnosis, providing comfort, support, and exceptional care during a critical time. Our small, collaborative team fosters strong relationships among staff and with the patients we serve, allowing you to truly connect and contribute to everyone’s care journey.

As a key point of contact for patients under treatment, you will work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and families to ensure a seamless and supportive experience. Your empathy and professionalism will help create a calming and reassuring environment for both patients and their loved ones.

At our center, we believe in caring for our team as well as our patients. We offer a healthy work-life balance so you can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in beautiful Anchorage, Alaska, you’ll enjoy the benefits of city living—quality healthcare, cultural events, and strong community spirit—alongside easy access to world-class outdoor recreation like hiking, skiing, and wildlife exploration. Join us in making a lasting difference in patient lives while enjoying a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle in Anchorage.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will work closely with our clinical staff, patient services, and billing teams to deliver exceptional, coordinated care to our patients and their families. Your ability to collaborate across departments will ensure a seamless experience for patients, from diagnosis through treatment. You will provide compassionate support to patients who have recently received a cancer diagnosis, offering an empathetic ear and guiding them through both the emotional challenges and the financial complexities of their care.

Your interactions will extend beyond patients to include physicians, clients, vendors, and other business partners, ensuring effective communication and maintaining the high standards of professionalism and service that define our center. This role requires someone who is not only dedicated to patient care but also skilled in fostering strong relationships and supporting a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Vitals for Success

• Assist providers with patient care within the care-team model.
• Provide excellent care to our patients and their families.
• Room patients, take patient vitals and document PHI.
• Collect outside medical records and reports for patient charts.
• Assist in administrative areas including radiation scheduling and imaging.
• Maintain appointment flow and organization.
• Answer patient calls and follow up with patients.
• Perform environmental tasks and prepare for the next day’s clinic.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and patient payment options available.
• This position may require you to work at multiple locations and may require some travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience and educational background.
• Robust health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay to ensure you have time to rest and recharge.
• Ongoing professional development, with opportunities for continuing education and career growth.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma
• Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant
• One or more years of experience (Preferred)
• Excellent keyboarding and administrative skills (strong spelling, proofreading, and grammar skills)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical and environmental requirements listed below reflect the conditions typically encountered while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Requires advanced comprehension, communication, reasoning, and analytical skills
• Work is performed in a clinical setting with moderate noise levels
• This position requires a dependable, detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of patient care and professionalism.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.