Front Office Specialist/Medical Assistant

About the role

Job Description OPTI STAFFING GROUP IS HIRING! Opening: Front Office Specialist/Medical Assistant Location: Anchorage, AK Pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hour FRONT OFFICE SPECIALIST / MEDICAL ASSISTANT Specialty Referral Practice Full-Time In-Office This is not your typical medical office. Opti Staffing is recruiting on behalf of a small, highly specialized practice seen strictly by physician referral - no walk-ins, no chaos, just focused work with a close-knit team and an established patient base. Our client is looking for someone genuinely detail-oriented who can juggle a dozen things at once without dropping any of them, and who brings a real sense of humor to the front desk. Star Wars fans and comic book aficionados especially welcome. The Opportunity As the Front Office Specialist/Medical Assistant, you'll be the first face patients see and a key part of daily clinic operations - blending front-office administration with hands-on patient support. Our client is looking for someone friendly, dependable, and able to multitask smoothly in a fast-paced healthcare setting, while keeping patient information confidential and handling every interaction with professionalism. What You Bring 3+ years of recent experience in a medical office, specialty clinic, or outpatient setting Working knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy requirements, and CMS regulations Hands-on experience with patient scheduling, EHR software, medical records, and multi-line phone systems Professional references who can verify your medical office experience Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to pass a criminal background check - no felony convictions within the past 5 years - plus an OIG exclusion screening and drug screening A Day in This Role Patient Reception