Medical Assistant, Certified - Medical Plaza, Springdale

Freeman Health System • Springdale, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. The Medical Assistant will conduct patient intake, record vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and complete patient health history in the electronic medical record. The position requires good decision-making skills, knowledge of anatomy, and proficiency in medical terminology. The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is essential. Responsibilities may include drawing and collecting blood samples and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, with potential exposure to bodily fluids. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional, and capable of maintaining a fast pace during clinic hours.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year clinic experience
• Displays good decision making skills
• knowledge of anatomy
• proficient in medical terminology
• Must be able to multi task
• Must be friendly, professional and able to keep a fast pace during clinic hours.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to draw and collect blood samples for patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, might be exposed to bodily fluids during patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assists provider and/or nursing staff in providing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
• Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials; ensures cleanliness.
• Greets patients and prepares them for the nurse and/or provider examination by taking them to the exam room and obtaining weight, temperature and blood pressure.
• Helps patient with follow up appointment and/or referrals.
• Efficiently utilizes the clinics data management system (electronic or manual) to maintain accurate patient records and utilizes NHS interface in a proficient manner.
• Screen patients for appropriate information to enter in the records.
• Assures chart is accurate and complete.
• Completes paperwork accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Communicates pertinent data concerning the clients status with members of the health team to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures assigned office(s) provide a good customer experience as measured by PCA Question #2 Staff/Team Member Service Operations Marker.
• Ensures assigned office(s) offer acceptable patient wait times as measured by PCA Question #3 Wait Time Operations Marker.
• Ensures assigned office(s) provide an overall very satisfactory patient care experience as measured by PCA Question #6 Would Recommend Operations Marker.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED