Certified Medical Assistant - Optometry (Days), Craig, AK

• Days, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
  
• Start Date: 7/7/2026
  
• Contract: 13 weeks
  
• Location: Craig, AK 99921
  
• Hourly Pay: $ 24.00
  
• Non-taxed Stipend: $1141.00
  
• Weekly Total Pay: 1861.00
  
• Vaccination Policy: ***Flu vaccine required***
  
• Traveler Policy: only accepts traveler profile applications from travelers that live at least 50+ miles away from the facility address they are working at. Rate is all inclusive and SEARHC will not be providing housing or flights.
  
• EMR Used: Meditech
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Room and screen patients for the providers, perform optical and point of care lab testing.
  
• Accurately document in a timely manner.
  
• Assist patients with optical orders: optical benefits verification, frame selection, measurements, order entry, payment collection, order verification, dispensing (glasses and contacts) in-person or by mail, adjustments, repairs, and warranty replacements.
  
• Assist with inventory management: ordering, cleaning, returns and frame placement.
  
• Assist with approval and reconciliation of invoices for timely payment.
  
• Imaging
  
• Acquires ocular imaging: photos, ocular coherence tomography, visual fields, topography.
  
• Enters images into medical record for provider review.
  
• Administrative Support
  
• Assist with triage, tracking and scheduling of referred, recalled or diabetic patients.
  
• Assist with phones, directing/answering patient questions and paperwork.
  
• Work with Referral Care Coordinators, providers and/or clinics to facilitate patient referrals.
  
• Order and maintain office and medical supplies.
  
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
  
• Work collaboratively to meet the needs of the patients and organizational goals.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
  
• Pay package details provided upon offer
  

• Must have a one year of medical assistant experience.
  
• Must have National MA Certification
  
• High School Diploma or GED required
  
• BLS is required
  
• CMA/CCMA/RMA is required
  
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  
• Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
  

Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start):

• Drug screen and background check (facility required)
  
• Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
  

• Weekly pay
  
• Dedicated recruiter support
  
• Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
  
• Transparent pay packages
  
• Opportunities for extensions and future assignments
  

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