Clinic Reg Medical Assistant

Baptist Health Arkansas; Arkansas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Registered Medical Assistant to support physicians in exams and treatments. You will conduct patient intake, record vital signs, and complete health histories in the EMR. The ideal candidate understands anatomy, medical terminology, and can multitask in a busy clinical setting.

CPR certification is required; a RMA certification is mandatory, with a High School diploma or GED required if working in the lab. At least 2 years of MA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Performs patient intake and record-keeping in EMR.
• Takes vital signs and documents health history.
• Possesses CPR certification and medical terminology proficiency.
• May draw blood and prepare specimens for lab analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with examinations and treatments.
• Conduct patient intake and health history in EMR.
• Take vitals and document accurately in patient records.
• Provide friendly, professional care in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Skills

Vitals assessment

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Registered Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. The Registered 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:

• CPR certification required
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required if working in the lab
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred
• Registered Medical Assistant certification required

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.