Medical Assistant PRN - IMSL PRN Pool
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direct supervision of a clinic physician to assist with patient examinations and treatment. The MA interviews patients; measures and records vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; and enters information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The position also involves drawing and collecting blood samples and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, as well as preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations. The MA may perform administrative tasks, including patient registration and scheduling appointments and procedures using registration and scheduling systems. This position floats among the Integrated Medicine Service Line (IMSL) clinics.
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.
- Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting.
- BLS (CPR) certification.
Responsibilities
- Set up for and assist providers with medical procedures and examinations.
- Research physicians’ orders and accession orders in Epic before submission to a clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center.
- Collect and record patient data and obtain vital signs; perform skills such as phlebotomy.
- Perform additional skills such as EKGs and dressing changes, set up for and assist with procedures and examinations, and administer 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 at the clinic.
- Perform patient registration and check-out, answer telephones, and complete other office administration duties as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family (benefits-eligible positions only).
- Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
- Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
- Retirement contribution match of up to 10% 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
