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Arkansas Dermatology
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$38,999 / year median in Arkansas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Candidates must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate should have clinical experience and a job history exhibiting stability and longevity. The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive: Serve as a patient advocate during patient exams and treatment. Recording medical history and confirming the purpose of the visit. Ensure proper documentation is obtained prior to preparing the patient for treatment. Prepares patients for examination. Help providers examine and treat patients. Many hands-on elements such as blood draws, injections, wound care, and assisting during procedures are a requirement for this position. HIPAA compliance and safe OSHA practices Maintain accurate electronic charts in EHR Patient Education Returning patient phone calls Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens