Medical Assistant- Cardiology Clinic

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in the Cardiology Clinic and supports patient care and clinic operations. The role collects and records patient medical histories and vital signs, obtains ECGs, and assists clinic physicians with orthostatic blood pressure measurements. The Medical Assistant prepares rooms before patients arrive and returns them to working order after patients leave, maintains clinic equipment and supplies, and communicates with providers and clinic nurses to support patient care and smooth clinic operations.

Additional duties include greeting patients; scheduling, registering, and checking out patients; collecting payments, issuing receipts, and verifying insurance coverage; transporting patients within the hospital as needed; assisting with grooming, oral hygiene, comfort measures, and physical activities; documenting patient care; and following UAMS safety practices. The position also involves notifying appropriate staff about issues requiring prompt intervention, supporting department members, participating in continuing education and institutional advancement, and performing other duties as assigned.

This is a regular, day-shift position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits are available for eligible positions and include medical, dental, and vision plans; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; education discounts for staff and dependents (undergraduate only); retirement contributions matched by UAMS up to 10%; basic life insurance up to $50,000; career training and educational opportunities; merchant discounts; and concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy. Pre-employment screening includes annual TB screening, a criminal background check, and substance abuse testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Provide a license or certificate as specified in the application instructions.
• Submit a resume and a list of three professional references, including each reference’s name, email, and business title.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• Complete required pre-employment screening, including annual TB screening, criminal background check, and substance abuse testing.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patients’ medical histories, vital signs, and lab samples.
• Collect ECGs and assist clinic physicians with orthostatic blood pressure measurements.
• Prepare patient rooms before arrival and return rooms to working order after patient departure.
• Care for and maintain vital signs and ECG equipment.
• Maintain clinic supplies and communicate with Access Staff or management when supplies need replacement.
• Communicate with providers, clinic nurses, and nursing staff about patient care and changes in patient condition.
• Greet patients upon arrival to 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.
• Assist patients with grooming, oral hygiene, comfort measures, and physical activities.
• Document all patient care activities.
• Follow the UAMS safety plan, comply with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, and provide input on safety issues.
• Serve as a resource to department members and notify appropriate staff 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 (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