Medical Assistant - Plaza Internal Medicine (Full time Monday - Friday)

Washington Regional Medical System; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System is seeking a Medical Assistant for WR Internal Medicine Plaza in Fayetteville, AR. You will support the nurse and front office with day-to-day duties, including taking patient vitals and documenting data in the EMR.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and CPR certification, with a preferred 2 years of prior medical assistant experience. The role is a day shift and involves standing and light lifting in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and input data into the electronic medical records system.
• Perform CLIA-waived tests as needed.
• Clean rooms after patient use.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked with supplies.
• Process soiled instruments appropriately.
• Assist front desk with daily operations, as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WR Internal Medicine Plaza - Fayetteville, AR 72703, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or GED, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Patient Care

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 five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’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.