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Forrest City Medical Center

Medical Assistant - Surgical Clinic

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$52,138 / year median in Arkansas

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Medical Assistant -
Surgical Clinic Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting the physician in providing direct patient care. Delivers quality care by offering excellent customer service by participating in a team centered approach towards patient care. Collaboration with the Physician and nursing staff regarding patient care, proficiency in order entry, providing clerical and patient related support in the functional areas of record keeping, scheduling, and utilizing knowledge of office policy and procedure, verification of patient demographics, patient record filing and retention, verification of physician orders and scheduling patients for appointments and referrals. Position will assist with preparation of patient for exam, patient billing, and payments, meet and greet patients and maintain office supplies.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum One (1) year experience in direct patient care. Must be willing to occasionally drive to
West Memphis, AR Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Supportive work environment with a collaborative team. Comprehensive healthcare coverage. Retirement savings plan. Paid time off and flexible scheduling options. Forrest City Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving Eastern Arkansas and its residents with physical therapy, radiology imaging, women's center and senior care. Forrest City Medical Center is a118 bed Acute Care facility located 40 minutes west of Memphis, TN and less than 90 miles for Little Rock, AR. We take caring for people very personally. In fact, our goal is to treat every person who turns to us for care like we would a family member.
Behaviors Required Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations Preferred Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.