Medical Assistant- Maumelle Clinic

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

This position is responsible for setting up and assisting providers with medical procedures and examinations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED plus Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Ability to perform point-of-care testing, draw and collect blood specimens, and prepare for laboratory processing.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of phlebotomy and MA experience.
• BLS (CPR) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Researches physicians’ orders/accession orders within the Epic environment prior to submission to the clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center.
• Collects/records patients’ data, acquires patient vital signs, and may utilize skills such as phlebotomy.
• Performs additional skills such as EKG’s and dressing changes.
• Sets-up for and assists provider with procedures and examinations
• Administers approved medications per UAMS policy.
• Manages patient appointment schedule by balancing medical needs with patients’ timetable.
• Greets all patients/customers in professional and courteous manner upon arrival at clinic.
• Performs patient registration/check-out, answer telephones, and other office administration duties as required.
• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Coordinates appointments, referrals, consults, tests and/or procedures.
• Check-in and registers patients, check-out and collects payments and issues receipts, verifies insurance coverage.
• Responds appropriately to the requirements of third-party payers, requesting medical records and surgery scheduling.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

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