Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Center
Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Center
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff Nursing
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10 matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
ICE IMSL Family Medicine Center
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Summary of Job Duties:
This position will float to other IMSL Clinics as needed.The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direct supervision of the clinic physician by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients. The MA will conduct patient interviews measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate temperature blood pressure weight and height) and record 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 the 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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Plus Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
Ability to perform point of care testing draw and collect blood specimens and prepare for laboratory processing.
Preferred Qualifications:
BLS (CPR) Certification.
A minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy
MA experience
Two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Responsible for setting up and assisting the provider with medical procedures and examinations.
Researches physicians orders/accession orders within the Epic environment prior to submission to the 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 EKGs dressing changes set up for and assist the provider with procedures and examinations and administer approved medications per UAMS policy.
Manages the patient appointment schedule by balancing medical needs with patients timetables.
Greets all patients/customers professionally and courteously upon arrival at the clinic.
Performs patient registration/checkout answers telephones and performs 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.
Checkin and registers patients checkout and collects payments and issues receipts verifies insurance coverage.
Responds appropriately to the requirements of thirdparty payers requesting medical records and surgery scheduling.
Demonstrates positive working relationships with coworkers 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.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Adult Maltreatment Annual TB Screening Child Maltreatment Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Sharps Standing Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing Crawling Crouching Kneeling
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
