Medical Assistant- Medical/Surgical Weight Management
Medical Assistant- Medical/Surgical Weight Management
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Job Description
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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
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.
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Department:
ICE IMSL MS OPC Endocrine
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Summary of Job Duties:
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 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 registrations and scheduling systems.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED with Successful 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:
One (1) year of MA experience
BLS (CPR) Certification.
Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Responsible for setting up and assisting the provider with medical procedures and examinations.
Research physicians orders/accession orders within the Epic environment before submission to the clinical laboratory or the 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 provider with procedures and examinations and administer approved medications per UAMS policy.
Manage 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.
Coordinates appointments referrals consults tests and/or procedures.
Checkin and registers patients checkout and collects payment issues receipts and verifies insurance coverage.
Responds appropriately to the requirements of thirdparty payers requesting medical records and surgery scheduling.
Other duties may be assigned.
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:
Annual TB Screening 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:
Feeling Grasping Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Crawling Crouching Kneeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Reaching Stooping
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing Climbing
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
