Medical Assistant - Clinic (Full time, Monday - Friday Day Shift)

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Fayetteville is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations. The successful candidate will work closely with nursing staff, perform vital tasks, and ensure the clinic's effectiveness. This full-time role is ideal for someone with experience in a medical setting and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• 2 years of experience as a medical assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and input data into electronic medical records.
• Perform necessary CLIA-waived tests.
• Assist front desk with daily operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Entry

CLIA-waived testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

WR Internal Medicine Plaza - Fayetteville, AR

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Clinic System

Job Posting Date(s)

Start Date

06/13/2025

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Medical Assistant reports to the Clinic Manager. This position is responsible for assisting the nurse and front office with day-to-day duties.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and input data into the electronic medical records system
• Perform any necessary CLIA-waive tests
• Clean room after patient use
• Ensure exam rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies
• Appropriately process soiled instruments
• Assist front desk with daily operations, as needed

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Licensure and Certifications: CPR required within 30 days of date of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a previous medical assistant role, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 pounds. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.