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Medical Assistant - Vein & Vascular Clinic (FT)

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Medical Assistant - Vein & Vascular Clinic (FT)

Full Time Job Category:

Nursing Support Skilled Shift Type:

Days Little Rock Clinic Little Rock, AR Must be a current actively registered RMA with proof of credentials prior to hire. Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic setting Monday-Friday, no nights no weekends, no holidays. Earned PDO, excellent benefits including high level training in Cerner Millenium, ACLS, BLS provided in house. Specialty clinic training provided in areas such as Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Vascular Disease. Clinical ladder incentives for those who qualify. Direct patient interaction. This is a professional position with growth potential in a cutting edge clinical setting that feels like family. If you have what it takes and want to operate at top of your scope, thrive in a progressive atmosphere and love the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference at the end of the day apply now

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient-focused care system and under the direction/supervision of a physician/mid-level provider, registered nurse and/or licensed practical nurse. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance and for POC testing.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, but with flexibility to cover all hours based on clinic/patient needs.

Primary Duties:

Ensures facility paperwork is available and actively participates in the admission process (i.e., patient arrival/check-in for clinic visit). Actively participates in administering patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment. Responds to patients' needs in a timely manner. Performs/assists with positioning patients and transferring patients (i.e., from wheelchair to exam table or bed; from bed to chair, wheelchair or stretcher). Transports patients as needed. Reports changes in condition to the nurse in a timely manner. Maintains personal responsibility for professional growth and development. Applies the knowledge of growth and development to appropriate patient populations. Maintains patient confidentiality. Maintains universal precautions. May travel to satellite clinics. Performs other assigned duties as directed by supervisor based on demonstrated competency.

Technical Activities:

Establishes patient setup/connection tasks including inputting patient specific data in electronic health record and EKG equipment. Demonstrates ability to perform 12 lead EKG. Obtains weight and basic patient information for all clinic visits. Monitors and performs vital signs using a variety of equipment, inputs data into electronic health record and reports abnormalities/unanticipated changes to nurse. Provides clerical support as needed. May obtain accurate medication list from patient or care giver and inputs into electronic health record. May monitor clinic schedules for arrival of patients via electronic health record and retrieves patient from lobby after check-in process is completed by registration clerk.

Qualifications/Specifications:

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required (if hired after January 1, 2003). Medical Assistant program diploma or Bachelor degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

RMA certification required. BLS certification required upon hire. Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment. Certification is to be renewed by recommended renewal date on certification card.

Experience:

With MA diploma, MA certification or Bachelor degree, none required. Without MA diploma, MA certification or Bachelor degree, minimum of six (6) months continuous and recent patient care experience required, preferably in an acute care setting. Knowledge of EHR and ability to navigate EHR preferred.

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