Clinic Reg Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is hiring a Registered Medical Assistant to support physicians with exams and patient care in a fast-paced clinic setting. You will handle patient intake, record vital signs, and document health histories in the electronic medical record, while ensuring accuracy and patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have CPR certification, a CMA/RMA credential, and at least 2 years of MA experience or equivalent; a high school diploma or GED is required, with lab work needing the diploma.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Registered Medical Assistant certification required.
• High School diploma or GED required if lab work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Conduct patient intake and record vital signs in EMR.
• Complete health history in the electronic medical record and prepare specimens if needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient intake

EMR familiarity

Medical terminology

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Anatomy knowledge

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Registered Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR system

Phlebotomy / blood draw

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.

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