Medical Assistant for Senior Clinic (Full-Time, Monday-Thursday, Days)

Medical Assistant for Senior Clinic (Full-Time, Monday-Thursday, Days)

WR Center for Seniors - Fayetteville, AR 72703

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: 10 Hour Shifts Education Level: High School Diploma or GED Category: Patient Care

Description

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

The role of the Medical Assistant - Certified or Registered reports to the Clinic Manager. This position is responsible for assisting the nurse and front office with day-to-day duties.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and input data into the electronic medical records system
• Perform any necessary CLIA-waive tests
• Clean room after patient use
• Ensure exam rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies
• Appropriately process soiled instruments
• Assist front desk with daily operations, as needed

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Licensure and Certifications: CPR, required. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a previous medical assistant role.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 pounds. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.