Medical Assistant

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides direct patient care to assigned patients to Women’s Health. The MA works under the direct supervision of the clinic nurse(s) by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients. 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.

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

• Greets and identifies patients.
• Brings patients to the exam room.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, height, weight, pain level, and other required information.
• Updates medication lists, allergies, medical history, and other chart information.
• Explains basic rooming procedures and prepare patients for examinations.
• Assists with positioning and maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
• Prepares examination rooms and equipment.
• Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, and other clinicians during examinations and procedures within MA scope and UAMS policy.
• Prepares supplies and instruments.
• Collects and handles specimens according to procedure.
• Performs approved clinical tasks as delegated by the provider.
• Depending on the clinic, you may encounter patients for:
• Enters accurate patient information into the electronic medical record.
• Documents vital signs and clinical information.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation.
• Answers routine patient questions within your role.
• Communicates patient concerns to the nurse/provider.
• Provides instructions that you are authorized to give.
• Maintains professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
• Answers or assist with telephone calls.
• Helps coordinate appointments, follow-ups, referrals, labs, or testing as directed.
• Communicates with other departments when needed.
• Stocks exam rooms.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between patients according to infection-control procedures.
• Checks supplies and equipment.
• May perform other duties as assigned

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