Medical Assistant (Gravette)

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Gravette (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Up to 3.5 weeks of PTO

401k with company match

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Arkansas seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for the Gravette Clinic. This role requires providing comprehensive patient care, effective communication with healthcare teams, and adherence to regulatory standards. Applicants should hold a high school diploma, complete an accredited Medical Assisting Program, and maintain BLS certification. A year of experience in a medical environment is preferred. The position offers a supportive work atmosphere within a community-focused healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Must have a current BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross.
• 1 year of related experience in a medical clinic preferred.
• Maintain certification to hold Medical Assistant Level IV status.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care meeting psychosocial, physical, and general needs.
• Communicate with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition.
• Maintain regulatory requirements and office policies.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assisting Program

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette, AR has an immediate opening for a full-time Medical Assistant within our Gravette Clinic.

ABOUT OUR HEALTH SYSTEM.

Ozarks Community Hospital is a safety‑net healthcare provider headquartered in Gravette, Arkansas, serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Ozarks. Our facilities include a hospital located in Gravette, Arkansas and a number of satellite clinics located in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Ozarks Community Hospital takes great pride in providing patients accredited Patient‑Centered Medical Homes through a dozen rural health clinics and as part of a broader range of specialty services located in its two provider‑based clinics in Gravette, Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri. Specialty clinic services include Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Diabetes Care, Hepatitis C, Urology, Geriatrics, Pain Management, and the FLAG (Fatty Liver and Goals) Clinic.

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Up to 3.5 weeks of possible PTO first year (40‑hour work week)
• 401k with company match

Job Summary:

Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and/or physician and clinic manager. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assisting Program approved by the US Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or otherwise approved.
• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant (AMT, AAMP, AAH, AAMA or NCCT). Throughout employment, certification or registration must be maintained to hold Medical Assistant Level IV status.
• 1 year of related experience working in a medical clinic or office, preferred.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.
• If float, valid Driver’s License required. This requires a Motor Vehicle Driving Record Background Check to be completed during the onboarding new hire process and throughout employment.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer