Medical Assistant PRN - Cardiology Clinic

Type of Position: Temporary (Fixed Term) clinical nursing staff role at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Shift varies.

About the role

Assists healthcare professionals in providing patient care in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Performs administrative and clinical tasks, such as taking patient medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with medical procedures. Manages patient records, schedules appointments, and performs basic laboratory tests. Provides support to healthcare providers and ensures the smooth operation of the healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by acquiring medical history, vital signs, and lab samples.
• Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in patient's condition and maintains adequate level of supplies required for patient care.
• Greets patients upon arrival to clinic.
• Schedules, registers, and checks out patients.
• Collects payments, issues receipts, and verifies insurance coverage.
• Transports patients to other areas of the hospital, as needed.
• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with physical activities.
• Documents all patient care activities.
• Adheres to UAMS safety plan. Complies with safety instructions and observes safe work practices.
• Provides input on safety issues.
• Serves as resource to support department members in performance of duties.
• Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.
• Participates in continuing education and professional/institutional advancement opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) training.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• Preferred: One (1) or more years of Medical Assistant experience.

Physical Activity

• Constant: Crouching, feeling, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manipulating items with fingers (including keyboarding), pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, sharps, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, walking.
• Frequent: Crouching, feeling, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manipulating items with fingers (including keyboarding), pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, sharps, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, walking.
• Occasional: Crouching, feeling, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manipulating items with fingers (including keyboarding), pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, sharps, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, walking.

Benefits

Available for benefits-eligible positions only:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement: 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.

Pre-employment Screening

• Annual TB screening.
• Criminal background check.
• Substance abuse testing.

This 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.