Clinic Medical Assistant-BHFC-White Hall

Baptist Health Arkansas; Arkansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Clinic Medical Assistant for the BHFC-White Hall clinic. The MA will support physicians with examinations, patient intake, vitals, and health history entry in the electronic medical record.

The ideal candidate will multi-task, show good decision making, have anatomy and medical terminology knowledge, and may assist with blood draws and specimen preparation in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical assistant program preferred.
• Previous MA experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification is required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under physician supervision.
• Conduct patient intake and measure vital signs.
• Complete patient health history in the electronic medical record.
• May draw blood and prepare specimens for lab analysis.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient intake

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Anatomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Clinic Medical Assistant-BHFC-White Hall

Working Hours: Monday - Friday8 AM to 5 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 authorized0.08 hours bi-weekly.

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