Clinic Medical Assistant-BH Surgical Clinic Stuttgart

Baptist Health; Glendale (AR); On-site; USD 45,461,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Glendale, AR seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in the Surgical Clinic Stuttgart department. The role covers patient intake, vitals, and documenting health history in the electronic medical record.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate good judgment, multitask effectively, and possess knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology. Exposure to bodily fluids may occur; the position requires professionalism and the ability to work at a fast pace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical assistant program preferred.
• Previous MA experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification (AHA) preferred or required by site.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Conduct patient intake and record vital signs (pulse, temp, BP, weight, height).
• Document patient health history in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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Job Details

Department: BH Surgical Clinic Stuttgart

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 8-5 M-F

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.