Medical Assistant, General Surgery

Lifepoint Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a Medical Assistant for General Surgery to support the team during day shifts from 8am to 5pm. This role emphasizes clinical and administrative duties, patient care, and collaboration with physicians and nurses.

Qualification requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred Associate degree, and credentials such as CMA/RMA/CCMA and BLS obtainable within 60 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Preferred; Associate degree.
• Preferred license: CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
• Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

CMA/RMA/CCMA license within 60 days (not required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days

Job description

National Park Medical Center

Medical Assistant, General Surgery

Job Type: FT Days

Shift: 8am-5pm

Your experience matters!

More About Our Team:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. National Park Medical Center, a 163-bed full-service hospital, is a forward thinking, innovative hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of our community and region. Live where others only get to vacation...Hot Springs, located in the gently rolling Ouachita Mountains, offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural life, and historical interest. With numerous outdoor activities, art galleries, local shops, and diverse cuisine, Hot Springs has something for everyone.

How you'll contribute:

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

• Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration

What we're looking for:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Preferred; Associate degree
• Preferred License: CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA must be obtained within 60 days of hire. (Not required)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 60 days of hire.

EEOC Statement:

National Park Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.