Medical Assistant - General Surgery Clinic (Full-Time, Mon-Fri Days)

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical facility in Fayetteville is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations. This full-time position involves patient care tasks, data management, and ensuring a clean and efficient working environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and previous medical assistant experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Preferred 2 years’ experience in medical assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and input data into electronic medical records.
• Assist front desk with daily operations as needed.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and clean after use.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Entry

CLIA Tests

Room Cleaning

Supply Management

Instrument Processing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

WashReg General Surgery Clinic - Fayetteville, AR

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Clinic System

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 Job 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.
• 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.