Location: Juneau, AK

Start Date: 01-16-2026

End Date: 04-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and collect accurate histories to keep clinic flow efficient and providers on schedule
• Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), specimen collection and lab draws following protocol and best practices
• Administer immunizations and injections within scope of certification and document appropriately
• Set up equipment for routine exams and assist providers with procedures and minor office surgeries
• Operate and monitor EKG machines, cardiac monitors and manual defibrillators as needed
• Lead, mentor and support Clinical Assistant I and II staff to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care
• Accurately document clinical encounters in the EMR and maintain organized patient charts
• Assist with radiology exams and other diagnostics when competencies are met and ordered by providers
• Support patient transport and ensure safety and dignity for children, elders, and impaired patients

Qualifications

• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) — required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting
• Ability to perform POCT, lab draws, immunizations and injections within scope
• Comfortable operating EKGs, cardiac monitors and manual defibrillators
• Able to complete fingerprint/background clearance (traveler clearance typically occurs no less than 2 weeks after fingerprint cards are received)
• Nursing degree from an accredited institution may substitute for CMA requirement

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) — national certification required
• Nursing degree accepted in lieu of CMA (if applicable)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical documentation and EMR navigation skills
• Knowledge of clinic workflows and how to keep patient flow efficient
• Age-appropriate vital signs and recognition of urgent signs/symptoms
• Good interpersonal and customer service communication skills
• Ability to train others on EMR and clinical tasks
• Competence with specimen handling, labeling, and transport protocols
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately in emergency situations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move to Alaska smooth
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork doesn’t slow you down
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and placement support for contract clinicians
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgement
• Opportunities for cross-training and growth — lead and mentor other clinical assistants
• Access to continuing education and competency training while on assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Juneau, AK

Explore Juneau’s stunning outdoors on your off days: visit the Mendenhall Glacier for easy-access hiking and scenic viewpoints, ride the Mount Roberts Tram for panoramic town and harbor views, enjoy whale watching and wildlife excursions, kayak the protected coves, sample fresh local seafood, and take day trips toward Glacier Bay and Tongass National Forest. The compact downtown makes it easy to discover museums, local shops, and coastal trails after a shift.

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