Pediatric Medical Assistant - Mon-Fri Clinic Support

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Pine Bluff is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Pine Bluff Clinic. This entry‑level role supports clinical and administrative tasks under a licensed provider, coordinating patient flow and documentation.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited MA program or 1 year MA experience, plus a high school diploma or GED. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; safety and vaccine policies apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program (or 1 year MA work experience may be substituted in lieu of education).
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and prepares them for examination, including obtaining vital signs, height/weight, and updating basic health information in the EHR.
• Administers medications and immunizations under provider order and within delegated scope of practice.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection (venous and capillary) as delegated and in accordance with laboratory, safety, and competency standards.
• Conducts point-of-care testing and clinic-based diagnostics as delegated, documenting and communicating results per workflow.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and promptly notifies the licensed provider, supporting emergency response and patient safety protocols.
• Supports and maintains clinic flow by preparing exam rooms, managing supplies, and adhering to infection prevention standards.
• Accurately documents delegated clinical tasks, procedures, patient education reinforcement, and communications in EMR, including result note workflows, order support, secure messaging, and downtime procedures.
• Supports quality and population health initiatives and other clinic improvement efforts.
• Reinforces provider-directed patient instructions and distributes educational materials.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

Tools

EMR

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Pine Bluff is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Pine Bluff Clinic. This entry‑level role supports clinical and administrative tasks under a licensed provider, coordinating patient flow and documentation.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited MA program or 1 year MA experience, plus a high school diploma or GED. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; safety and vaccine policies apply.