Medical Assistant - Rahling Road Neighborhood Clinic

University of Arkansas • 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 involves interviewing patients, measuring and recording vital signs, documenting information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), collecting blood samples, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. The Medical Assistant also prepares treatment rooms and may handle patient registration, appointment scheduling, and other administrative duties.

The position supports providers with procedures and examinations, reviews physicians’ and accession orders in Epic before submission for laboratory processing, collects and records patient information, and may perform phlebotomy, EKGs, dressing changes, and administration of approved medications under UAMS policy. The Medical Assistant helps manage appointment schedules, greets patients professionally, performs registration and checkout, answers telephones, and completes other office duties as needed. Other duties may be 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 them 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.
• Review physicians’ and accession orders in Epic before submitting them to the clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center.
• Collect and record patient data and acquire patient vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect blood specimens for laboratory processing.
• Perform additional clinical tasks such as EKGs, dressing changes, and administering 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 checkout, 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 (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