Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in Alaska
Certified Medical Assistant jobs in Alaska are concentrated in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, where Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and Alaska Regional Hospital are among the most consistent employers of CMAs across clinic, hospital, and tribal health settings. Demand is strongest in primary care, behavioral health support, and family practice, reflecting both the state's remote population needs and its robust tribal health infrastructure. Openings range from entry-level clinic assistant roles to experienced positions in specialty and urgent care practices. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Department: Medical Support Staff
Reports To: Clinical Lead, Practice Administrator, & Managing Physician
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Rooming Patients
- Assist patients from lobby to designated exam room
- Obtain full set of vital signs including height and weight
- Collect appropriate data regarding patient’s chief complaint
- Prepare patient and chart by obtaining medical records, labs, radiological and other procedural reports for the physician
- Messages
- Process patient phone calls and assigned tasks in a timely fashion
- Prioritize messages, tasks, and call-backs in an appropriate manner
- Obtain essential information regarding patient concerns and/or requests
- Consult with physician and/or managers as appropriate
- Document all information in patient chart
- Patient Care
- Schedule appointments and procedures
- Exude excellent customer service and professionalism, always
- Forecast provider schedules on a weekly/daily basis to assure physician time is optimized for patient care.
- Chaperone and assist with procedures as requested and directed by a physician
- Obtain prior-authorizations for procedures and/or medications
- Coordinate with physician regarding the timely facilitation of prescription requests / refill requests
- Serve as the liaison between the physician & patient (acting only by direction of the physician and within the limitations of your scope of practice as a medical assistant)
- Update scheduling templates to reflect physician time off, call schedule updates, etc., and communicate changes to all office & IMA administration
- Educate patients regarding diet, blood pressure, self-injection, medication administration, etc. only as authorized by a physician
- Prioritize workload to optimize patient care within a reasonable time frame and notify supervisor of any inability to carry out specific duties
- Frequently evaluate the quality assurance of patient care
Job Responsibility Includes (but is not limited to):
- Practice cost containment when using supplies
- Meet goal expectations in a timely fashion.
- Adequately communicate with supervisor and/or team if goals cannot be met
- Submit paperwork and/or documentation in a timely fashion
- Clean and restock exam rooms / patient common areas
- Ensure all products kept and used have not expired and replace when necessary
- Act as a resource to both patients & other medical support staff when appropriate
- Maintain licensure, certifications, and other educational requirements as well as maintaining proficiency of technical skills and professional capabilities
- Attend department and staff meetings; contribute suggestions/recommendations
- Maintain patient confidentiality in all matters and all times. Remain current and compliant with both HIPAA & OSHA mandates & guidelines
- Maintain a clean and organized work space
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance as specified in the dress code policy
- Collaborates with Administration in maintaining and upgrading the Greenway Intergy system.
- Works professionally with Administration, the clinical team, other hospitals/offices/facilities, and physicians/clinicians to ensure patient needs are met for clinical and scheduling purposes.
- Interactions should be both diplomatic and professional at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Graduation from accredited program for Medical Assistants, Current CMA (or RMA) certification, & current BLS certification.
Experience: One year medical office experience with one year of experience in a clinical setting.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of medical practice protocols related to certified medical assistant position.
- Knowledge of medical terminology for interpreting physician instructions and patient needs.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type from draft copy and review and edit reports and correspondence.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately.
- Knowledge of confidentiality requirements related to patient information.
Skills:
- Skill in handling incoming phone calls and triaging appropriately.
- Skill in both written and verbal communication.
- Skill in serving as resource to clinic, front, & scheduling staff with questions or issues and about the Intergy system or IMA processes and protocols.
Abilities:
- Ability to communicate instructions clearly.
- Ability to collaborate with all levels of clinicians and staff to meet needs.
- Ability to analyze data reports and make recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to type 60 words per minute using word processing software.
- Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to work with little supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
- Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, EHR Intergy and appropriate practice management software.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment with emphasis on telephone, fax, photocopier, and computer hardware/software.
Work Environment: Work performed in a medical office environment that is well lighted and well ventilated. Work may be stressful due to a busy office. This position involves continual interaction with other IMA personnel and with patients, both face-to-face, through means of written correspondence, and on the phone.
Physical & Mental Requirements: Manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time. Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines. Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Certified Medical Assistant clinical staff such as some walking, bending, and reaching. Repetitive use of computer may lead to nerve damage without ergonomic measures. Occasionally stress from dealing with patients.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
The employee must be available during the work hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and is scheduled to work 40 hours each week to satisfy the needs of this position. Occasional overtime work may be required as job duties demand, per Supervisor authorization and direction. Position will be required to travel to satellite office location in Wasilla, AK occasionally, with occasional Saturday clinics.
Position Interactions:
- Responsible to:
- Practice Administrator
- Chief Executive Officer & Managing Physician
- IMA Physicians
- Clinical Lead
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Anchorage, AK 99508 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Description
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Department: Medical Support Staff
Reports To: Clinical Lead, Practice Administrator, & Managing Physician
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Rooming Patients
- Assist patients from lobby to designated exam room
- Obtain full set of vital signs including height and weight
- Collect appropriate data regarding patient’s chief complaint
- Prepare patient and chart by obtaining medical records, labs, radiological and other procedural reports for the physician
- Messages
- Process patient phone calls and assigned tasks in a timely fashion
- Prioritize messages, tasks, and call-backs in an appropriate manner
- Obtain essential information regarding patient concerns and/or requests
- Consult with physician and/or managers as appropriate
- Document all information in patient chart
- Patient Care
- Schedule appointments and procedures
- Exude excellent customer service and professionalism, always
- Forecast provider schedules on a weekly/daily basis to assure physician time is optimized for patient care.
- Chaperone and assist with procedures as requested and directed by a physician
- Obtain prior-authorizations for procedures and/or medications
- Coordinate with physician regarding the timely facilitation of prescription requests / refill requests
- Serve as the liaison between the physician & patient (acting only by direction of the physician and within the limitations of your scope of practice as a medical assistant)
- Update scheduling templates to reflect physician time off, call schedule updates, etc., and communicate changes to all office & IMA administration
- Educate patients regarding diet, blood pressure, self-injection, medication administration, etc. only as authorized by a physician
- Prioritize workload to optimize patient care within a reasonable time frame and notify supervisor of any inability to carry out specific duties
- Frequently evaluate the quality assurance of patient care
Job Responsibility Includes (but is not limited to):
- Practice cost containment when using supplies
- Meet goal expectations in a timely fashion.
- Adequately communicate with supervisor and/or team if goals cannot be met
- Submit paperwork and/or documentation in a timely fashion
- Clean and restock exam rooms / patient common areas
- Ensure all products kept and used have not expired and replace when necessary
- Act as a resource to both patients & other medical support staff when appropriate
- Maintain licensure, certifications, and other educational requirements as well as maintaining proficiency of technical skills and professional capabilities
- Attend department and staff meetings; contribute suggestions/recommendations
- Maintain patient confidentiality in all matters and all times. Remain current and compliant with both HIPAA & OSHA mandates & guidelines
- Maintain a clean and organized work space
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance as specified in the dress code policy
- Collaborates with Administration in maintaining and upgrading the Greenway Intergy system.
- Works professionally with Administration, the clinical team, other hospitals/offices/facilities, and physicians/clinicians to ensure patient needs are met for clinical and scheduling purposes.
- Interactions should be both diplomatic and professional at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Graduation from accredited program for Medical Assistants, Current CMA (or RMA) certification, & current BLS certification.
Experience: One year medical office experience with one year of experience in a clinical setting.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of medical practice protocols related to certified medical assistant position.
- Knowledge of medical terminology for interpreting physician instructions and patient needs.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type from draft copy and review and edit reports and correspondence.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately.
- Knowledge of confidentiality requirements related to patient information.
Skills:
- Skill in handling incoming phone calls and triaging appropriately.
- Skill in both written and verbal communication.
- Skill in serving as resource to clinic, front, & scheduling staff with questions or issues and about the Intergy system or IMA processes and protocols.
Abilities:
- Ability to communicate instructions clearly.
- Ability to collaborate with all levels of clinicians and staff to meet needs.
- Ability to analyze data reports and make recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to type 60 words per minute using word processing software.
- Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to work with little supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
- Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, EHR Intergy and appropriate practice management software.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment with emphasis on telephone, fax, photocopier, and computer hardware/software.
Work Environment: Work performed in a medical office environment that is well lighted and well ventilated. Work may be stressful due to a busy office. This position involves continual interaction with other IMA personnel and with patients, both face-to-face, through means of written correspondence, and on the phone.
Physical & Mental Requirements: Manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time. Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines. Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Certified Medical Assistant clinical staff such as some walking, bending, and reaching. Repetitive use of computer may lead to nerve damage without ergonomic measures. Occasionally stress from dealing with patients.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
The employee must be available during the work hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and is scheduled to work 40 hours each week to satisfy the needs of this position. Occasional overtime work may be required as job duties demand, per Supervisor authorization and direction. Position will be required to travel to satellite office location in Wasilla, AK occasionally, with occasional Saturday clinics.
Position Interactions:
- Responsible to:
- Practice Administrator
- Chief Executive Officer & Managing Physician
- IMA Physicians
- Clinical Lead
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Anchorage, AK 99508 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Alaska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified medical assistant jobs across Alaska.
- Active CMA credential from AAMA, AMT, or NHA required or strongly preferred
- High school diploma or completion of an accredited medical assisting program
- Phlebotomy and clinical specimen collection experience in a patient-facing setting
- Electronic health records proficiency, especially with Epic or Athenahealth platforms
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- Ability to work across multi-site or remote clinic locations common in Alaska
Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified medical assistant in Alaska?
Alaska does not issue a separate state license for medical assistants, so certification through a nationally recognized body is the standard pathway. Complete an accredited medical assisting program, then pass the Certified Medical Assistant exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants, the National Healthcareer Association, or the American Medical Technologists. Most Alaska employers, including tribal health organizations and hospital-based clinics, require or strongly prefer one of these credentials before hiring.
Which companies hire certified medical assistants in Alaska?
Alaska certified medical assistant roles are posted by Foundation Health Partners, Southcentral Foundation, and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Alaska's combination of large hospital systems, tribal health compacts, and federally qualified health centers means openings appear across both urban campuses and rural outpost clinics throughout the state.
Which Alaska cities have the most certified medical assistant jobs?
Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla consistently post the most certified medical assistant openings in Alaska. Anchorage drives the largest share because it is home to the state's biggest hospital systems and a dense network of specialty and primary care clinics, while Fairbanks and Juneau see steady demand from regional medical centers and state government health programs that serve surrounding communities.
Are there remote certified medical assistant jobs in Alaska?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of certified medical assistant openings tied to Alaska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role typically is. The portions of the work most likely to appear in a remote or hybrid format are patient scheduling, prior authorization coordination, and remote patient monitoring support rather than direct clinical care.
How can I get hired as a certified medical assistant in Alaska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited medical assisting program and applying directly to clinical support or medical receptionist roles at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium or Southcentral Foundation, both of which run structured onboarding tracks for new graduates. Lateral moves from medical secretary, patient services representative, or pharmacy technician roles are common stepping stones. Earning your CMA credential before applying, even without prior clinical hours, gives you a meaningful edge over uncredentialed candidates in Alaska's competitive tribal and community health settings.
Where can I find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in Alaska?
You can find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in Alaska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alaska openings from hospitals, clinics, and tribal health organizations across the state. Search the roles that match your credentials and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and schedule.
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