Clinic Medical Assistant

Veterans in Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans in Healthcare is actively seeking a Clinic Medical Assistant for the Camden location. The role entails assisting with patient examinations, conducting intake, and managing vital signs, all while maintaining a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should possess at least a high school diploma and completion of a medical assistant program is preferred, coupled with a BLS certification. This position offers a full-time schedule of 80 hours bi-weekly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician's direction.
• Conduct patient intake and take vital signs.
• Complete patient health history in electronic medical record.
• Draw and collect blood samples for patients.

Skills

Decision making skills

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of anatomy

Medical terminology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Clinic Medical Assistant - Camden Location

Ouachita Valley Family Clinic | Job ID: 60295

Full Time, 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 (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 be 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.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience & Training

• Completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Certification & Licensure

• 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 authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.