Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Center

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED PLUS Successful completion of the Medical Assistant training program.

BLS (CPR) Certification.

Ability to perform point-of-care testing, draw and collect blood specimens, and prepare for laboratory processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy and MA experience.

Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assists provider with medical procedures and examinations.

• Researches physicians' orders/accession orders within Epic environment before 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 EKGs, dressing changes, set up for and assisting provider with procedures and examinations, and administering approved medications per UAMS policy.

• Manages the patient appointment schedule by balancing medical needs with patients' timetables.

• Greets all patients/customers professionally and courteously upon arrival at the clinic.

• Performs patient registration/check-out, answer telephones, and other office administration duties as required.

• Coordinates appointments, referrals, consults, tests, and/or procedures.

• Check-in and register patients, check-out, collect payments, issue receipts, and verify insurance coverage.

• Responds appropriately to the requirements of third-party payers, requesting medical records and surgery scheduling.

• Other duties may be assigned to this position.

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Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.