Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift
The Medical Assistant (MA) provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Internal Medicine Clinic. The MA works under the direct supervision of the clinic nurse(s) by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients.
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:
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for 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
Salary offered commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts patient interviews,
- Measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height).
- Update information on patients’ Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Perform EKG’s and dressing changes.
- Draws and collects blood samples.
- Prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination.
- Performs administrative tasks by registering and scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum:
- High School Diploma/GED plus successful completion of Medical Assistant Training from an Accredited Program.
- Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.
Preferred:
- Experience in an ambulatory care setting.
- BLS and CPR certified.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant. 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, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Physical Requirements: Stand: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Frequently
Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 11 – 25 lbs
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Frequently
Talk: Frequently
Hear: Frequently
Taste or smell: Frequently
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Frequently
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment, Inside Office Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Sharp objects/tools
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