Clinic Medical Assistant-BH On Site Endocrinology Clinic

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

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the On Site Endocrinology Clinic in Little Rock. The role supports physicians, conducts patient intake, records vital signs, and updates the EMR with health histories. It may involve blood draws and specimen preparation in a fast-paced clinic.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, complete a Medical Assistant program, and hold BLS certification. Working hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a day shift.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Conduct patient intake and record vital signs.
• Complete patient health history in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• May draw and collect blood samples; prepare specimens for lab analysis.

Skills

Patient intake

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR / electronic medical records

Job description

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Job Details

Department: BH On Site Endocrinology Clinic

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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 authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.