Clinic Medical Assistant

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for visits, assist physicians with procedures, and conduct diagnostic tests within the clinic. You will educate patients and maintain equipment while serving as a liaison with hospitals, nursing homes, DME companies, pharmacies, HMOs, and other physician offices to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role may involve lab duties, including proper collection and processing of blood samples to ensure accurate analysis and safe

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• High School diploma or GED is required if working in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and assist the physician with procedures and minor surgeries.
• Perform various diagnostic tests and educate patients.
• Maintain equipment and liaise with outside agencies, including hospitals, nursing homes, DME companies, pharmacies, HMOs, and other physician offices.
• Support other medical staff to maintain efficient patient flow.
• When lab duties are involved, collect and process blood samples for accurate analysis and safe handling.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 2 pm.

Summary:

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 authorized48.00 hours bi-weekly.

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