Marathon Health·Fairbanks, Alaska
The Medical Assistant is a vital part of the care team, working closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and an exceptional guest experience, encompassing both front desk and clinical duties. Essential duties include patient intake, vital sign measurement, performing blood draws, administering medications, and managing front desk tasks like scheduling and check-in/check-out.
Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients.
Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states.
We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states.
Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings.
Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery.
Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.
At Marathon Health we are building the most trusted, accessible and personalized healthcare experience alongside our patients and clients. With 20+ years’ experience from our shared organizations, we hold a unified goal of building deep, trusted and lasting relationships with our patients and clients. As Marathon Health, we are guided by our core principles of Patients First, Courage, Ingenuity, Community, and Fun.
We are currently looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team. The Medical Assistant is a key component of our care team and works closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and provide an exceptional guest experience to our patients. Because of our unique model, our Medical Assistants oversee the full spectrum of the patient experience- acting both as a Medical Receptionist as well as assuming clinical responsibilities of a Medical Assistant.
We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.
For more information, visit our careers page.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care, and must have graduated from a formal Medical Assistant program or related field. CPR/BLS certification is required at the start date, and national or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in Alaska often reflect steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings that rely on dependable front-line operations. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who combine patient-facing professionalism with required credentials, such as accredited medical assistant training or equivalent experience, plus timely BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether you can meet the certification deadline and document your relevant experience clearly.
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