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Baptist Health Arkansas

Clinic Medical Assistant-BH Interventional Pulmonology & Critical Care LR

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Little Rock, AR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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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

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Job Description

Department:

BH Interventional Pulmonology & Critical Care LR Shift:

Day Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Summary:

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. The Medical Assistant will conduct patient intake, take vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and complete patient health history in the electronic medical record. The ideal candidate will display good decision making skills, be able to multi-task, have knowledge of anatomy, and is proficient in medical terminology. This role may be required to draw and collect blood samples for patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, which may involve exposure to bodily fluids during patient care. The assistant must be friendly, professional, and able to keep a fast pace during clinic hours.

Other information:

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE

Completion of a medical assistant program preferred. Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, BONDING

American Heart Association, BLS

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

May be exposed to a variety of healthcare settings, including clinical, office or maintenance environments This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.