Medical Assistant - Dermatology Clinic

Summary of Job Duties

The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direct supervision of the clinic physician by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients for.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED with Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of Medical Assistant experiencePrevious experience in an ambulatory care setting. BLS (CPR) Certification. Ability to perform point-of-care testing, draw and collect blood specimens, and prepare for laboratory processing.

Additional Information

• Responsibilities: Responsible for set up and to assist provider with medical procedures and examinations. Researches physicians’ orders/accession orders within Epic environment prior to submission to clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center. Collects/records patients’ data, acquires patient vital signs, and may utilize skills such as phlebotomy. Performs additional skills such as EKG’s, dressing changes, set up for and assist provider with procedures and examinations, and administer approved medications per UAMS policy. Manages the patient appointment schedule by balancing medical needs with patients’ timetable. Greets all patients/customers in professional and courteous manner upon arrival at clinic. Performs patient registration/check-out, answer telephones, and other office administration duties as required. Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed. Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary. Coordinates appointments, referrals, consults, tests and/or procedures. Check-in and registers patients, check-out and collects payments and issues receipts, verifies insurance coverage. Responds appropriately to the requirements of third-party payers, requesting medical records and surgery scheduling. Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service. Other duties may be assigned to this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
• Optional Documents: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Substance Abuse Testing

Benefits Eligible

Yes