Medical Assistant - Rheumatology Clinic

Clinical Staff - NursingThe 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 registrations and scheduling systems.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma/ GED, Plus Successful completion of Medical Assistant program.Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents: Proof of Veteran StatusAll application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site 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.Constant Physical Activity: Balancing, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, StandingFrequent Physical Activity: Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Talking, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping