Medical Assistant, Registered

Memorial Physician Practices; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

Free gym memberships and wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a Registered Medical Assistant for the OBGYN department in Russellville, Arkansas. This full-time role involves assessing patient needs, assisting physicians, and maintaining patient records.

The qualified candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with required certifications including CMA or RMA. The position offers extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of patient needs by taking vital signs and history.
• Complete documentation in the patient's medical record.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and injections.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Arrange for consultations and appointments as needed.
• Assist front desk with scheduling and patient checkouts.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Millard-Henry Clinic - Saint Mary's Regional Health System – 101 Skyline Dr, Russellville, AR 72801

Registered Medical Assistant – OBGYN
Required Licenses: CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA
Job Type: Full Time, Days
Schedule: 8am - 5pm

Responsibilities

• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients' physical and mental status.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient's medical record in accordance with practice's charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures.
• Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures, CLIA-waived and non-CLIA waived lab testing.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies. Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule and takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician or other health care provider which require pre-certification by the insurance company.
• Answers office phones, assists front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately.
• Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process.
• Assists in other functions of the physician practice as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licenses: CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA.
• Certification: BLS required.
• Required skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision, ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.