Medical Assistant PRN - IMSL PRN Pool
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direct supervision of a clinic physician and assists with patient examinations and treatment. The MA interviews patients, measures and records vital signs, documents information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), draws and collects blood, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. The MA also prepares treatment rooms and may register and schedule patients for appointments and procedures using registration and scheduling systems. This position floats among the Integrated Medicine Service Line (IMSL) clinics. Duties include assisting providers with procedures and examinations, researching physician and accession orders in Epic before submission to a laboratory or processing center, collecting patient data, and performing additional clinical and administrative tasks as assigned. The role is temporary (fixed term), with varying shifts. Benefits are not available for this position.
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 them for laboratory processing.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of phlebotomy and 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 physicians’ orders 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.
- Perform phlebotomy and collect blood specimens as needed.
- Perform additional clinical skills such as EKGs and dressing changes, and administer approved medications according to UAMS policy.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Manage patient appointment schedules by balancing medical needs with patients’ timetables.
- Greet patients and customers professionally and courteously upon arrival at the clinic.
- Perform patient registration and checkout, answer telephones, and complete other office administration duties as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
