Clinic Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Clinic Medical Assistant for Ouachita Valley Family Clinic. The role supports physicians by handling patient intake, recording vitals, and documenting health history in the electronic medical record.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or equivalent) and, preferably, completion of a medical assistant program. BLS certification is required, with potential blood draw duties. The environment is fast-paced and patient-centered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Experience with patient intake, vital signs, and basic exam procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician supervision.
• Conduct patient intake and record vital signs.
• Complete patient health history in the EMR system.
• May draw blood and prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Maintain friendly, professional demeanor in a fast-paced clinic.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient intake

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant program preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Clinic Medical Assistant

| Ouachita Valley Family Clinic | Job ID:

Department: Ouachita Valley Family Clinic

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 8-5

Summary:

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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