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Medical Assistant
University of Arkansas System. Assist the clinic physician with examination and treatment of patients .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including conducting interviews, measuring vital signs, and performing venipuncture. Possesses strong communication skills and accountability in a clinical setting, with experience in managing patient records and scheduling.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Accredited Medical Assistant TrainingCurrent BLS CertificationPatient Vital Signs MeasurementVenipuncture ExperienceElectronic Medical Record (EMR) Management
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Hard Skills
Patient Examination AssistanceBlood Sample CollectionLaboratory Specimen PreparationPatient RegistrationAppointment SchedulingPayment CollectionInsurance VerificationTesting Procedures ExecutionInventory Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Work EthicsAccountabilityProfessionalism
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Certifications & Qualifications
BLS Certification
Industry Keywords
Ambulatory Care SettingMedical AssistantPatient CareClinical Procedures
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist the clinic physician with examination and treatment of patients
- Conduct patient interviews and collect medical histories
- Measure and record patient vital signs in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Register and schedule patients for appointments and procedures
- Advise patients regarding treatment, medication, and physician instructions
- Perform venipuncture to obtain blood specimens
- Perform testing procedures according to established laboratory procedures
- Prepare urine and stool samples for laboratory processing
- Monitor and maintain patient care supply inventory
- Serve as a resource for the department
- Greet patients and customers professionally and courteously
- Register and check out patients
- Collect payments, issue receipts, and verify insurance coverage
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School, GED or formal educational equivalent
- Completion of Accredited Medical Assistant training program
- Current BLS
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Strong work ethics and accountability
- Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Pre-employment screening may include criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification
- License or Certificate and list of three professional references required with application
- Experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred
- One (1) or more years of MA experience preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy