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- High School Diploma or GED PLUS Successful completion of Medical Assistant training program from accredited program.
- BLS (CPR) Certification.
- Ability to perform point of care testing, draw and collect blood specimens and prepare for laboratory processing.
- Experience in an ambulatory care setting
- One (1) year phlebotomy and MA experience
- Provides direct patient care by acquiring medical history, vital signs, and lab samples.
- Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in patient's condition and maintains adequate level of supplies required for patient care.
- Greets patients upon arrival to clinic.
- Schedules, registers, and checks out patients.
- Collects payments, issues receipts, and verifies insurance coverage.
- Transports patients to other areas of the hospital, as needed.
- Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with physical activities.
- Documents all patient care activities.
- Adheres to UAMS safety plan.
- Complies with safety instructions and observes safe work practices. Provides input on safety issues.
- Serves as resource to support department members in performance of duties.
- Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.
- Participates in continuing education and professional/ institutional advancement opportunities.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Medical Assistant - Little Rock, United States - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Summary of Job Duties
:The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direct supervision of the clinic physician by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients. The MA will conduct patient interviews, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The MA will also draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Also prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The MA may also perform administrative tasks by registering and scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc. using the various registration and scheduling systems.
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Commensurate with Experience