Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Clinic

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direct supervision of the clinic physician, assisting with patient examinations and treatment. Duties include conducting patient interviews, measuring and recording vital signs, entering information into patients’ electronic medical records, collecting blood samples, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. The MA also prepares examination rooms and may perform administrative tasks such as registering and scheduling patients for appointments and procedures.

The role provides direct patient care and support to clinic operations, including communicating changes in patients’ conditions to nursing staff, maintaining care supplies, assisting patients with comfort and physical activities, documenting care, and following safety practices. The position is benefits-eligible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Acquire patient medical histories, vital signs, and laboratory samples.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding changes in a patient’s condition.
• Maintain an adequate supply of items required for patient care.
• Greet patients upon arrival at the clinic.
• Schedule, register, and check out patients.
• Collect payments, issue receipts, and verify insurance coverage.
• Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Provide appropriate grooming, oral hygiene, and comfort measures, and assist patients with physical activities.
• Document all patient care activities.
• Adhere to the UAMS safety plan, comply with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, and provide input on safety issues.
• Serve as a resource to support department members in performing their duties.
• Notify appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.
• Participate in continuing education and professional or institutional advancement opportunities.
• 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 for undergraduate education.
• Retirement contributions with up to 10% matching 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 the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED