Medical Assistant Registered, FT

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Arkansas is seeking a Certified or registered Medical Assistant to support a physician in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include patient preparation, assisting with procedures, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients.

The role involves maintaining equipment and acting as a liaison with hospitals, nursing homes, DME companies, pharmacies, HMOs, and other offices to ensure smooth patient flow. Typical hours are M-F 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Certified or registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) required.
• Minimum 2 years medical office experience preferred.
• Lab, EKG and X-ray experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and assist the physician with procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests and provide patient education.
• Maintain clinic equipment and coordinate with hospitals, labs, DME companies, pharmacies and other offices.
• Support staff to maintain patient flow.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

Lab equipment experience

EKG experience

X-ray experience

Job description

• Education: Certified or registered Medical Assistant from and accredited institution required (RMA).
• Training and Experience: Minimum of 2 years Medical office experience preferred in clinical setting. Lab, EKG and X-ray experience preferred...
• Job Knowledge: Understands the role of working as part of a medical care team. Is aware of limitations as well as responsibilities. Skilled at effectively communicating with patients or their delegate.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

Description

This individual is responsible for patient preparation, as well as, assisting the physician with procedures and minor surgeries. Also performs various diagnostic tests and patient education in the clinic. Maintains equipment and acts as liaison between the physician and all outside agencies to include hospitals, nursing homes, DME companies, pharmacies, HMO’s and other physician’s offices, as well as, with the patient. Supports other medical staff members as necessary to maintain patient flow.

M-F 7:30am to 4:30pm