Clinic Medical Assistant-BHFC-Conway West

Baptist Health Arkansas; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas in Conway is seeking a Clinic Medical Assistant-BHFC-Conway West to support physicians in exams, take vital signs, collect patient health history in the EMR, and assist with procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completion of a medical assistant program preferred, and BLS certification; strong organizational and multitasking abilities are essential for this fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical assistant program preferred.
• Completion of a medical assistant program is preferred and experience is a plus.
• Certification/licensure: BLS from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height) and document in EMR.
• Assist physicians in patient examinations and treatments.
• Conduct patient intake and complete health history in the EMR.
• Assist with phlebotomy and specimen preparation as needed.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Patient intake

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Clinic Medical Assistant-BHFC-Conway West

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 authorized48.00 hours bi-weekly.