Medical Assistant - BRMC Nephrology Clinic

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Health's BRMC Nephrology Clinic in Mountain Home, AR is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide both administrative and clinical support in a busy outpatient setting.

You will schedule appointments, maintain records, assist with vital signs, room patients, and prepare them for examinations, under supervision of a provider.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least two years of related experience, basic computer skills, and CNA preferred.

Job description

Medical Assistant - BRMC Nephrology Clinic

Baxter Health

Mountain Home , AR

Full time , Days , Mon-Thurs 8-5, Fri 8-12 noon

Nursing Support

SUMMARY : Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a provider, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding information for insurance purposes, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, and preparing patients for examination.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum two (2) years’ related work experience preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred.

Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Preferred: Certified Nurse Assistant

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist up to or exceeding 8 to 10 hours during shift(s). Able to push in excess of 150 pound wheelchair with patient or equipment. Spends 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious disease.