
Hospital | CNA
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Juneau, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- CNA (Nursing Assistant)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $39.88
- Weekly
- $1,595
- Yearly (full-time)
- $82,940
- Start date
- December 21, 2026
This job pays about $39.88/hour — 79% above the median for CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Alaska ($22.29/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Alaska right now
- 11 open CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Alaska from 3 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $16.63 – $41.38/hour, median $28.06/hour.
- Typical CNA (Nursing Assistant) pay in Alaska: $22.29/hour ($46,363/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($28.06/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Travel Jobs – Ambulatory Care Clinic in Juneau, Alaska
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) travel opportunity in Juneau, Alaska, supporting ambulatory and urgent care patients across the lifespan.
Join an on-site ambulatory care team in Juneau, Alaska, as a Certified Medical Assistant supporting patients across the lifespan in a fast-paced clinic environment. This 10-week medical assistant travel contract offers the opportunity to support efficient patient flow, collaborate with providers and clinical staff, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a scenic coastal community surrounded by mountains, waterways, and abundant outdoor recreation.
Medical Assistant Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,540–$1,650
- Location: Juneau, Alaska
- Healthcare Setting: On-site ambulatory care and urgent care clinic
- Start Date: December 21, 2026
- End Date: March 1, 2027
- Contract Duration: 10-week travel contract
- Schedule: 40 hours per week scheduled across Sunday–Saturday, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; schedule varies
- Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
- Openings: 1
Certified Medical Assistant Job Requirements
- Current national Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required
- At least 1 year of urgent care experience within the past 2 years
- At least 1 year of experience working in a healthcare setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- High school diploma or GED required; a nursing degree from an accredited institution may be accepted in place of these requirements
- Knowledge of ambulatory clinic procedures, medical terminology, age-appropriate vital signs, and patient care workflows
- Ability to use electronic medical records (EMR) and accurately document patient information
- Strong communication, organization, customer service, and teamwork skills
- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, and handle equipment, and occasionally lift or push/pull up to 25 pounds
Certified Medical Assistant Responsibilities
- Room patients, collect health histories, obtain vital signs, and accurately document information in the electronic medical record
- Support providers with examinations, treatments, minor procedures, and office-based surgeries within scope of practice
- Perform specimen collection and point-of-care testing while following proper labeling and transport protocols
- Complete laboratory draws, immunizations, injections, and other clinical tasks as ordered and authorized
- Assist with radiology examinations when trained and competent to do so
- Maintain current medication and immunization records and help identify patients due for preventive care
- Recognize and report changes in patient condition, unusual incidents, safety concerns, or behavior requiring prompt attention
- Transport and monitor patients who require assistance, including children, older adults, and impaired patients
- Set up equipment and supplies for routine visits and procedures
- Answer phones, process provider orders, complete data entry, and assist with clinic administrative functions
- Help maintain smooth patient flow and provide cross-coverage for other clinical staff as needed
- Collaborate with providers, nurses, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver efficient, patient-centered care
- Support training and provide guidance to other clinical assistant staff as assigned
- Follow workplace safety procedures, report injuries or unsafe conditions, and perform other duties as assigned
About the Location
Juneau offers a unique Alaska experience with breathtaking mountain and waterfront scenery, fresh air, and easy access to hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor adventures. As Alaska’s capital, Juneau combines a welcoming community atmosphere with the opportunity to explore an unforgettable natural environment.
Apply now to join this ambulatory care healthcare team as a Certified Medical Assistant in Juneau, Alaska.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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