Clinic Reg Medical Assistant

Baptist Health; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Medical Assistant at Baptist Health Family Clinic - Lonoke will assist physicians, perform patient intake, and document health history in the electronic medical record. Responsibilities include taking vital signs and potentially drawing blood, with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced clinic.

The ideal candidate will possess RMA certification, CPR certification, and a minimum of 2 years MA experience, ensuring professional and careful patient care during day shifts

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Registered Medical Assistant certification required.
• 2 years of MA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under the direction of a physician.
• Conduct patient intake, take vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), and complete patient health history in the EMR.
• May draw and collect blood samples for patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain a friendly, professional demeanor and be able to keep a fast pace during clinic hours.

Skills

CPR certification

Registered Medical Assistant

Vital signs competency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Clinic Reg Medical Assistant

| Baptist Health Family Clinic - Lonoke | Job ID:

Department: Baptist Health Family Clinic - Lonoke

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 8am - 5pm

Summary:

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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