Medical Assistant - Endocrine Clinic

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of the clinic physician, assisting with patient examinations and treatment in the Endocrine Clinic. The role includes interviewing patients, measuring and documenting vital signs in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), collecting blood samples, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. The Medical Assistant also prepares treatment rooms and may handle patient registration, appointment scheduling, and other administrative tasks.

Additional duties include supporting providers during procedures and examinations, researching physician and accession orders in Epic before submission for processing, documenting patient data, performing skills such as phlebotomy and EKGs, changing dressings, and administering approved medications in accordance with UAMS policy. The position also involves managing appointment schedules, greeting patients professionally, checking patients in and out, answering telephones, and completing other office duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Ability to perform point-of-care testing, draw and collect blood specimens, and prepare specimens for laboratory processing.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• BLS (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up for and assist the provider with medical procedures and examinations.
• Research physician and accession orders in Epic before submitting them to the clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center.
• Collect and record patient data and obtain patient vital signs.
• Perform skills such as phlebotomy and blood specimen collection and preparation.
• Perform EKGs and dressing changes, prepare for procedures, and administer approved medications according to UAMS policy.
• Manage patient appointment schedules while balancing medical needs and patients’ timetables.
• Greet patients and customers professionally and courteously upon arrival.
• Register patients, complete check-out, answer telephones, and perform other office administrative duties as required.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.

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.

What This Job Offers

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