Clinic Medical Assistant

Baptist Health Arkansas; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health Arkansas seeks a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, assist physicians with procedures and perform diagnostic tests while educating patients. The role involves maintaining equipment and liaising with hospitals, labs, pharmacies, HMOs, and other clinics to ensure smooth patient flow.

Requirements include CPR certification, a High School diploma or GED, and a preference for at least 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.

Qualifikationen

• CPR certification required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent if working in the lab.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Medical Assistant preferred.

Aufgaben

• Prepare patients for exams and assist physicians with procedures and minor surgeries.
• Perform diagnostic tests and provide patient education.
• Maintain and sanitize medical equipment and supply areas.
• Act as liaison between physicians and outside agencies (hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, HMOs, etc.).
• Support medical staff to maintain efficient patient flow.
• When lab duties are involved, collect and process blood samples properly to ensure accurate analysis.

Kenntnisse

CPR certification

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient preparation, assisting the physician with procedures and minor surgeries, and performing various diagnostic tests and patient education within the clinic. The role includes maintaining equipment and acting as a liaison between the physician and outside agencies, such as hospitals, nursing homes, DME companies, pharmacies, HMOs, and other physician's offices, as well as with the patient. The Medical Assistant supports other medical staff members as necessary to maintain efficient patient flow. When lab duties are involved, the Medical Assistant is responsible for the proper collection and processing of blood samples to ensure accurate analysis and promote safe handling.

Other information:

• CPR certification required
• High School diploma or GED equivalent if working in the lab
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Medical Assistant preferred

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

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