Medical Assistant (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant outpatient clinic under the direct supervision of a clinic physician, assisting with patient examinations and treatment. The role includes interviewing patients; measuring and documenting vital signs and medical history in the electronic medical record; advising patients about treatment, medication, and physician instructions; collecting blood, urine, and stool specimens; and preparing samples and documentation for laboratory processing. The Medical Assistant also prepares examination rooms, maintains patient-care supplies, and may conduct laboratory testing according to established procedures. Administrative duties include greeting patients, managing appointment schedules, registering and checking out patients, collecting payments, issuing receipts, and verifying insurance coverage. The position may involve other duties as assigned. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or formal educational equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
- Current BLS certification.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong work ethic and accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an ambulatory care setting.
- One or more years of Medical Assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the clinic physician with patient examinations and treatment.
- Interview patients and collect and record medical history and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
- Advise patients regarding treatment, medication, and specific physician instructions.
- Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and collect other laboratory samples, including urine and stool.
- Perform testing according to established laboratory procedures and prepare specimens and required documentation for laboratory processing.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Monitor and maintain an adequate inventory of patient-care supplies.
- Manage patient appointment schedules by balancing medical needs with patients’ timetables.
- Greet patients and customers professionally and courteously.
- Register and check out patients, collect payments, issue receipts, and verify insurance coverage.
- Serve as a resource for the department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
- Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
- Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
- Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
- Career training and educational opportunities.
- Merchant discounts.
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
