Medical Assistant - Capitol Mall Clinic

University of Arkansas System - Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Little Rock, AR

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for set up and to assist provider with medical procedures and examinations. The Medical Assistant interviews patients and records their medical history. The Medical Assistant will record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure and weight.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by acquiring medical history, vital signs, and lab samples.
• Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in patient's condition and maintains adequate level of supplies required for patient care.
• Greets patients upon arrival to clinic.
• Schedules, registers, and checks out patients.
• Collects payments, issues receipts, and verifies insurance coverage.
• Transports patients to other areas of the hospital, as needed.
• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with physical activities. Documents all patient care activities.
• Adheres to UAMS safety plan.
• Complies with safety instructions and observes safe work practices.
• Provides input on safety issues.
• Serves as resource to support department members in performance of duties. Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.
• Participates in continuing education and professional/institutional advancement opportunities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED PLUS Completion of Medical Assistant training from an accredited program AND A minimum of One (1) year phlebotomy and MA experience.
• BLS (CPR) Certification.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training program.
• Ability to perform point of care testing, draw and collect blood specimens and prepare for laboratory processing.

Nice-to-haves

• Two (2) years of experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy