Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Center

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, Plus Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

• Ability to perform point of care testing, draw and collect blood specimens, and prepare for laboratory processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BLS (CPR) Certification.

• A minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy

• MA experience

• Two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up and assisting the provider with medical procedures and examinations.

• Researches physicians' orders/accession orders within the Epic environment prior to submission to the clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center. Collects/records patients' data, acquires patient vital signs, and may utilize skills such as phlebotomy.

• Performs additional skills such as EKGs, dressing changes, set up for and assist the provider with procedures and examinations, and administer approved medications per UAMS policy.

• Manages the patient appointment schedule by balancing medical needs with patients' timetables.

• Greets all patients/customers professionally and courteously upon arrival at the clinic.

• Performs patient registration/check-out, answers telephones, and performs other office administration duties as required.

• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.

• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary. Coordinates appointments, referrals, consults, tests, and/or procedures.

• Check-in and registers patients, check-out and collects payments and issues receipts, verifies insurance coverage.

• Responds appropriately to the requirements of third-party payers, requesting medical records and surgery scheduling.

• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.

• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.

• Other duties may be assigned to this position.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.