Medical Assistant - Family Medical 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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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 Medical Assistant training from an accredited program

Preferred Qualifications:

• BLS (CPR) Certification.

• A minimum of 1 year phlebotomy and MA experience

• One year of experience in an ambulatory care setting

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

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for set up and to assist provider with medical procedures and examinations.

• Researches physicians' orders/accession orders within Epic environment prior to submission to 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 EKG's, dressing changes, set up for and assist provider with procedures and examinations, and administer approved medications per UAMS policy.

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

• Greets all patients/customers in professional and courteous manner upon arrival at clinic.

• Performs patient registration/check-out, answer telephones, and 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.

• Assists 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.