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Certified Medical Assistant - Fairbanks - $2,500 Signing Bonus

Alaska Behavioral Health logoAlaska Behavioral Health$22–$27/hrFairbanks, AKFull-TimePosted 4w ago
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus

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This posting states $22–$27 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Alaska post a median of $25.71 an hour, the middle half $24.75–$26.73, across 15 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Alaska earn a median of $25.27 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Certified Medical Assistant |Alaska Behavioral Health

Medical Team

Who We Are

Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services.

We believe all Alaskans, with all mental health and addiction needs should have access to the best possible care. We are proud to be part of a dedicated team committed to ending the stigma around mental health and changing the lives of our clients for the better.

About the Team

Our medical department is dedicated to helping our clients improve their lives through a coordinated approach to care involving clients, their caregivers, their clinical staff, and primary care providers. We are proud to be part of a state-wide community of people who share our values, and part of a company that supports us so we can support our clients! The Certified Medical Assistants work as members of the medical/nursing team to provide care to a mentally ill population.

What You’ll Do

  • Greet patients and take their vitals, administer injections, collect health information, etc.
  • Coordinate timely and efficient patient flow in the department
  • Complete prior authorizations, laboratory requisitions, and other forms
  • Obtain patient records, answer calls and relay information in a timely manner

Good To Know

  • Position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Full-Time, Non-Exempt
  • Pay Range is between $22.00 to $27.00 depending on experience. Eligible for up to $6,600 in incentive with the average being $2,500
  • $2,500 Signing Bonus (with a one-year employment commitment)
  • $1,250 paid upon hire
  • $1,250 paid after successful completion of six months of employment
  • Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance is Available – Professional Growth is encouraged!
  • AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children; 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% match, 3% automatically contributed by AKBH; and 5 weeks of PTO for the first year, and 8 weeks of PTO after the first year to be used for vacation, sick, and holidays.

What We Need from You

  • You have a High School Diploma or GED and are a CMA with certification in CPR and First Aid
  • You are comfortable with EMR usage and are a fast learner with computer programs

Alaska Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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