Medical / Healthcare CNA

Medical Assistant

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Work Shift:

Full time

CC015042 Arkansas Children's Pediatrics - WLR

West Little Rock Primary Care Clinic - Prior pediatric phlebotomy skills strongly preferred - Requirements: graduation from an accredited MA program & national MA certification/registration required - Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Most new hires start between $17.20-$21.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

West Little Rock Primary Care Clinic

Prior pediatric phlebotomy skills strongly preferred

Requirements: graduation from an accredited MA program & national MA certification/registration required

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

The Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides advanced clinical and administrative support within Arkansas Children's primary and specialty ambulatory clinics. Working under the direct supervision and delegation of a licensed provider, the CMA partners with providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, high-quality pediatric care. This role performs a broader scope of delegated clinical functions and supports quality, safety, and operational excellence across the clinic environment.

High School Diploma or GED and completion of accredited medical assistant program

Required Work Experience:

Recommended Work Experience:

Related Field - 1 year healthcare or related setting as MA

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - Unknown Issuer, Registered Medical Assistant - Unknown Issuer

Administers medications and immunizations (including vaccines) under provider order and within delegated scope of practice, following medication safety standards, pediatric protocols, and documentation requirements.

Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection (venous and capillary) as delegated and in accordance with laboratory, safety, and competency standards.

Conducts point-of-care testing and clinic-based diagnostics as delegated, documenting and communicating results per workflow.

Recognizes changes in patient condition and promptly notifies the licensed provider, supporting emergency response and patient safety protocols.

Maintains accurate and complete documentation in Epic, including clinical procedures, patient education, order workflows, secure messaging, result note workflows, and downtime processes.

Contributes to quality improvement and population health initiatives, including Vaccines for Children (VFC), Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), and other performance programs.

Provides patient and family education as directed, using effective communication strategies to promote understanding, engagement, and family-centered care.

Supports clinic flow, infection prevention standards, and operational efficiency.

Performs additional duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.