Medical Assistant - Endocrine Clinic

University of Arkansas System • 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. The role includes interviewing patients; measuring and recording vital signs and other patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); drawing and collecting blood samples; and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. The Medical Assistant also prepares treatment rooms and may perform administrative tasks such as patient registration and appointment or procedure scheduling using registration and scheduling systems.

The position supports providers during medical procedures and examinations, reviews physician and accession orders in Epic before submitting them to the clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center, and manages appointment schedules while balancing medical needs with patients’ timetables. Additional duties include performing approved clinical skills and office administration 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 one year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• BLS (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up for and assist providers 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 vital signs.
• Draw and collect blood specimens and prepare them for laboratory processing.
• Perform additional clinical skills such as EKGs and dressing changes, and administer approved medications according to UAMS policy.
• Manage patient appointment schedules while balancing medical needs with patients’ timetables.
• Greet patients and customers professionally and courteously upon arrival at the clinic.
• Perform patient registration and check-out, answer telephones, and complete other office administration duties as required.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• 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 for undergraduate study.
• 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