Clinic Medical Assistant

Baptist Health Arkansas; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas seeks an energetic Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient intake, vital signs, and health history documentation in the EMR. The role requires clear clinical communication and the ability to work at a fast pace in a busy clinic.

You may assist with specimen collection and blood draw, and must maintain professionalism, safety, and patient comfort during examinations. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, MA training, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
• Previous medical assistant experience preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required or as stated.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Conduct patient intake and record vital signs (pulse, temp, BP, weight, height).
• Document patient health history in the EMR.
• May draw blood and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain friendly, professional demeanor and pace in clinic hours.

Skills

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Anatomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EMR (electronic medical record)

Job description

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. The Medical Assistant will conduct patient intake, take vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and complete patient health history in the electronic medical record. The ideal candidate will display good decision making skills, be able to multi-task, have knowledge of anatomy, and is proficient in medical terminology. This role may be required to draw and collect blood samples for patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, which may involve exposure to bodily fluids during patient care. The assistant must be friendly, professional, and able to keep a fast pace during clinic hours.

Other information:

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE: Completion of a medical assistant program preferred. Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred
• CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, BONDING: American Heart Association, BLS
• PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to a variety of healthcare settings, including clinical, office or maintenance environments

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

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