Medical Assistant - SUSL - ENT

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant assists healthcare professionals in providing patient care in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Performs administrative and clinical tasks, such as taking patient medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with medical procedures. Manages patient records, schedules appointments, and performs basic laboratory tests. Provides support to healthcare providers and ensures the smooth operation of the healthcare facility. Requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of Medical Assistant, nursing home, or hospital setting, including direct patient care experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care by acquiring medical history, vital signs, and lab samples. Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in the patient's condition and maintains an 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Continuously
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
• Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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.