Medical Assistant - Dermatology Clinic

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direct supervision of the clinic physician by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients for. The MA will conduct patient interviews, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The MA will also draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Also prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The MA may also perform administrative tasks by registering and scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc. using the various registration and scheduling systems.

Requirements

High School or GED with Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience
Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting.
BLS (CPR) Certification.
Ability to perform point-of-care testing, draw and collect blood specimens, and prepare for laboratory processing.

Responsibilities

Responsible for set up and to assist provider with medical procedures and examinations.
Researches physicians’ orders/accession orders within Epic environment prior to submission to clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center.
Collects/records patients’ data, acquires patient vital signs, and may utilize skills such as phlebotomy.
Performs additional skills such as EKG’s, dressing changes, set up for and assist provider with procedures and examinations, and administer approved medications per UAMS policy.
Manages the patient appointment schedule by balancing medical needs with patients’ timetable.
Greets all patients/customers in professional and courteous manner upon arrival at clinic.
Performs patient registration/check-out, answer telephones, and other office administration duties as required.
Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
Coordinates appointments, referrals, consults, tests and/or procedures.
Check-in and registers patients, check-out and collects payments and issues receipts, verifies insurance coverage.
Responds appropriately to the requirements of third-party payers, requesting medical records and surgery scheduling.
Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
Other duties may be assigned to this position.