Medical Assistant

Veracity Benefits•Fort Smith, AR

104d•Onsite

About The Position

Veracity Onsite, part of the Veracity Benefits family of services, helps companies that are self-funded save money on their medical and pharmacy spending without sacrificing quality of care. We are dedicated to providing people with easy access to high-quality medical care to enhance their efforts to stay healthy and make better choices. Are you looking for a career opportunity as a respected member of the healthcare team with a company that truly cares about you and your wellbeing? Would you like a job in which you are encouraged to grow and be the best you can be? If so, please take a moment to review this Medical Assistant job opportunity! What are the Benefits of working for Veracity Onsite? · Competitive salary · Excellent benefits · Potential for professional advancement with rapidly growing company Work Location: Fort Smith AR Medical Assistant Description of Duties and Responsibilities Front and Back Office

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
Graduates of a Licensed Practical Nursing program will also be considered.
2-3 years prior experience in a medical office or related medical facility preferred
Current BLS / CPR Certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Proficient with technology, including Zoom, Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Record systems, or related software.
Proficiency with EKG.
Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and tact always.
Basic understanding of medical terminology, coding procedures, and clinical pharmacology.
Displays enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward coworkers and all members of the practice.
Understands and adheres to patient confidentiality.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people of varying ages, ethnicities, life experiences, etc.
Comfortable working independently as well as part of the team
Dependable, displays flexibility and shows initiative.
While performing the duties of this job, there is possible exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, chemicals, and repetitive motions.
The employee is regularly required to sit and use a computer.
Frequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification preferred.
Medical Assistant registration / certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manages office telephone systems, including answering calls and returning messages.
Performs data entry tasks to document patient records within facility databases and maintains patient files.
Coordinates daily office activities.
Greet patients.
Records patient's vital signs and changes in medical conditions in the proper systems.
Collects blood, tissue, and fluid samples, documents in the patient online database and sends them in for laboratory analysis.
Correctly handles biohazard waste.
Preps exam rooms for clinical procedures and assist providers with patient care
Assists providers during routine checkups, outpatient procedures, and other physical exams
Monitors and thoroughly documents patient symptoms for provider review during clinical exams.
Provides compassionate patient support and care, attention, and assistance during office visits.
Prepares and administers medications under the direction of supervising physician.
Additional responsibilities as required.