Medical Asst

Community Health System - Springdale, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Springdale, AR

Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Conducts patient intake, including documenting medical information and reporting test results as directed by providers or licensed personnel.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks to provide efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, coordinating requisitions and repairs as needed.
• Provides general health information and resources to patients under provider guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school required
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required