Clinic Medical Assistant

Baptist Health Arkansas; Heber Springs (AR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in examinations and treatments. You will perform patient intake, record vital signs, and document health history in the electronic medical record.

The ideal candidate should be able to multitask, display good judgment, have knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology, and be prepared to draw blood and prepare specimens when needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a medical assistant program is preferred.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient intake and record health history in the EMR.
• Take vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Assist in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Prepare specimens and collect blood samples when required.
• Maintain friendly, professional and fast-paced clinic demeanor.

Skills

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a medical assistant program preferred

Tools

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

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.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.

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