Certified Medical Assistant

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Springdale (AR); In loco; USD 24.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide pediatric clinical support in our primary care setting. The role includes patient intake, vitals, growth tracking, and accurate entry in the Epic EHR system.

Responsibilities include administration of medications and immunizations under provider orders, phlebotomy, and assisting with clinic flow to ensure safe, high-quality pediatric care. Strong phlebotomy skills are essential.

Competenze

• Completion of accredited medical assistant program is required.
• Graduation from an MA program and CMA/NCMA/RMA certification is expected.
• Phlebotomy skills with pediatric focus are required.

Mansioni

• Provides comprehensive pediatric clinical support including intake, vital signs, growth assessment, and accurate EHR documentation.
• Administers medications and immunizations under provider order and delegated scope.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection per safety and competency standards.
• Maintains Epic documentation, order workflows, and patient education notes.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy

Pediatric care

Epic EHR

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Strumenti

Epic Systems

Descrizione del lavoro

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the \"Find Jobs\" report.Work Shift:Day ShiftTime Type:Full timeDepartment:CC603010 ACMG ACNW GPCSummary:Primary Care Lab, Children's Center for Health & Wellness - Strong phlebotomy skills needed - Mon-Fri 8:30a-5p - Graduation from an accredited MA program & national MA certification/registration requiredSalary:Most new hires start between $17.20-$21.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.Additional Information:Springdale Primary Care Lab, Children's Center for Health & WellnessMon-Fri 8:30a-5pStrong phlebotomy skills neededGraduation from an accredited MA program & national MA certification/registration requiredThe Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides advanced clinical and administrative support within Arkansas Children’s primary and specialty ambulatory clinics. Working under the direct supervision and delegation of a licensed provider, the CMA partners with providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, high-quality pediatric care. This role performs a broader scope of delegated clinical functions and supports quality, safety, and operational excellence across the clinic environment.Required Education:High School Diploma or GED and completion of accredited medical assistant programRecommended Education:Required Work Experience:Recommended Work Experience:Related Field - 1 year healthcare or related setting as MARequired Certifications:1 of the following certifications is required -Recommended Certifications:Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - Unknown Issuer, Registered Medical Assistant - Unknown IssuerDescription1. Provides comprehensive pediatric clinical support, including patient intake, vital signs, growth assessment, and accurate EHR documentation.2. Administers medications and immunizations (including vaccines) under provider order and within delegated scope of practice, following medication safety standards, pediatric protocols, and documentation requirements.3. Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection (venous and capillary) as delegated and in accordance with laboratory, safety, and competency standards.4. Conducts point-of-care testing and clinic-based diagnostics as delegated, documenting and communicating results per workflow.5. Recognizes changes in patient condition and promptly notifies the licensed provider, supporting emergency response and patient safety protocols.6. Maintains accurate and complete documentation in Epic, including clinical procedures, patient education, order workflows, secure messaging, result note workflows, and downtime processes.7. Contributes to quality improvement and population health initiatives, including Vaccines for Children (VFC), Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), and other performance programs.8. Provides patient and family education as directed, using effective communication strategies to promote understanding, engagement, and family-centered care.9. Supports clinic flow, infection prevention standards, and operational efficiency.10. Performs additional duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.