Medical Assistant - Women's Center

University of Arkansas System - Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Little Rock, AR

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides direct patient care to assigned patients to Women's Health. The MA works under the direct supervision of the clinic nurse(s) by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients. Prepares treatment rooms for examination. Assists with medical procedures and examinations. Conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and phlebotomy. Performs EKG's, dressing changes. Administers approved medications. Researches and scribes physicians'. Orders/accession orders for clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center. Performs administrative tasks by registering and scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc. using the various registration and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by acquiring medical history, vital signs, and lab samples.
• Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in patient's condition and maintains adequate level of supplies required for patient care.
• Greets patients upon arrival to clinic.
• Schedules, registers, and checks out patients.
• Collects payments, issues receipts, and verifies insurance coverage.
• Transports patients to other areas of the hospital, as needed.
• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with physical activities.
• Documents all patient care activities.
• Adheres to UAMS safety plan. Complies with safety instructions and observes safe work practices.
• Provides input on safety issues.
• Participates in continuing education and professional/ institutional advancement opportunities.
• Serves as resource to support department members in performance of duties. Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent.
• Current BLS.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training program.
• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• 1 or more years of MA experience.

Benefits

• 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 $50,000.
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
• Merchant Discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.