Medical Assistant — Per Diem, Primary Care

Job overview

The Medical Assistant — Per Diem, Primary Care role is onsite in Kenai, AK, with pay of $21.11 per hour. The position is in the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s Primary Care department within Health Systems. The certified medical assistant supports providers and clinic operations by preparing patients, assisting with procedures, administering immunizations and injections as directed, documenting care, and completing related clinical and clerical tasks. The role also supports patient education, follow-up, and coordination with the integrated care team.

What you'll do

• Room patients
• take vital signs and update medical histories
• collect specimens and perform point-of-care tests
• record EKGs
• assist with procedures and dressing changes
• administer and document immunizations or injections
• set up procedure trays and equipment
• support prescription dispensing under pharmacist direction
• maintain immunization registry data
• refer patients and contact them for follow-up as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

per diem

primary care

kenai ak

kenaitze indian tribe

$21.11/hr

patient care

immunizations

ekg

medical assistant certification

bcls

short-notice call-in

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Per-diem status; three scheduled days per month and availability for additional short-notice call-ins; current Medical Assistant certification required; BCLS required or within three months of hire; one year of certified medical assistant experience in family practice required.

About the employer

Kenaitze Indian Tribe is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.