Medical Assistant – UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

University of Arkansas System • Benton, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides direct patient care to assigned patients at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location. The MA works under the direct supervision of the clinic nurse(s) by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients.

Requirements

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent
• Current BLS
• Completion of Accredited Medical Assistant training program
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong work ethics and accountability
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an ambulatory care setting
• One (1) or more years of MA experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment rooms for examination.
• Assists with medical procedures and examinations.
• Conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and phlebotomy.
• Performs EKG’s, dressing changes.
• Administers approved medications.
• Researches and scribes physicians’ orders/accession orders for clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center.
• Performs administrative tasks by registering and scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc. using the various registration and scheduling systems.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED