Medical Assistant, Lead

Show Map Location 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, United States Base Pay $29.54 / Hour Job Category Patient Care Services Employee Type Active - Full-Time Description Join a collaborative and supportive healthcare team in scenic Homer, Alaska, where your leadership and clinical expertise will directly impact the quality of patient care. HIGHLIGHTS: Serve as the Lead Medical Assistant across three dynamic clinic departments—Homer Medical Center, West Wing/OBGyn, and Serene Waters—where you'll coordinate care, train peers, and help shape clinic workflows for optimal patient outcomes. 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 $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available. RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate and train medical assistants across three clinic departments. Delegate clinical and administrative support tasks to medical assistants. Oversee closed loop communication within the electronic health record to ensure timely and accurate care. Serve as a primary Vaccine Coordinator, including monitoring inventory and placing vaccine orders. Provide direct patient care including vitals, chart preparation, and routine clinical procedures under protocol. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Medical Assistant certification required; minimum five years of clinic experience preferred. Proficiency in medical terminology, EHR systems, and healthcare documentation practices. Strong communication and leadership skills; must be able to train and mentor staff effectively. Demonstrated knowledge of preventative care coordination and vaccine handling. Must be comfortable performing clinical procedures such as venipuncture and sterile dressing changes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods, and perform physical tasks in a clinical setting. High school diploma or GED required. ENVIRONMENT: The 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.  The role offers a fast-paced, team-oriented setting where collaboration is essential to providing outstanding care. Work conditions can include high patient volumes and occasional stressful situations that require rapid problem-solving and adaptability. Job hazards include regular exposure to bodily fluids, sharp instruments, and potentially infectious materials in the clinical setting. Additional Information FTE 1 Position type Union Shift Type Days EEO Notice We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics.