Medical Assistant - Rahling Road Neighborhood Clinic

University of Arkansas System • North Little Rock, AR

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of the clinic physician, assisting with the examination and treatment of patients. The role includes interviewing patients, measuring and recording vital signs, documenting information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), drawing and collecting blood samples, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. The Medical Assistant prepares treatment rooms and may perform administrative tasks such as patient registration and appointment or procedure scheduling using registration and scheduling systems.

The position also supports providers during medical procedures and examinations, reviews physicians’ and accession orders in Epic before submitting them for laboratory or other processing, collects patient data, and may perform phlebotomy, EKGs, dressing changes, and approved medication administration in accordance with UAMS policy. Additional duties include managing appointment schedules, greeting patients professionally, checking patients in and out, answering telephones, and other office administration as required.

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 phlebotomy and Medical Assistant experience.
• Two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• BLS (CPR) certification.
• Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up for and assist providers with medical procedures and examinations.
• Research physicians’ and accession orders in Epic before submitting them to the clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center.
• Collect and record patient data and acquire vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy and other applicable clinical skills, including EKGs and dressing changes.
• Administer approved medications in accordance with UAMS policy.
• Manage patient appointment schedules while balancing medical needs with patients’ timetables.
• Greet patients and customers professionally and courteously upon arrival.
• Perform patient registration and check-out, answer telephones, and complete other office administration duties as required.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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