Summary

The MA collects/records patients’ medical history and acquires patient vital signs. The MA will collect ECGs and assist clinic physicians with orthostatic blood pressures. The MA will prepare rooms prior to patient arrival and return rooms to working order after patient departure. MAs will care for and maintain equipment such as: Vital Signs machine and ECG machines. MAs will ensure that supplies for the clinic are maintained and communicate with Access Staff or Management to replace missing supplies as necessary. MAs will maintain excellent communication with providers and clinic RNs throughout the day to ensure patients are well cared for and the clinic runs smoothly.

Job description

Summary of Job Duties

The MA collects/records patients’ medical history and acquires patient vital signs. The MA will collect ECGs and assist clinic physicians with orthostatic blood pressures. The MA will prepare rooms prior to patient arrival and return rooms to working order after patient departure. MAs will care for and maintain equipment such as: Vital Signs machine and ECG machines. MAs will ensure that supplies for the clinic are maintained and communicate with Access Staff or Management to replace missing supplies as necessary. MAs will maintain excellent communication with providers and clinic RNs throughout the day to ensure patients are well cared for and the clinic runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care by acquiring medical history, vital signs, and lab samples.
Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in patient's condition and maintains adequate level of supplies required for patient care.
Greets patients upon arrival to clinic.
Schedules, registers, and checks out patients.
Collects payments, issues receipts, and verifies insurance coverage.
Transports patients to other areas of the hospital, as needed.
Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with physical activities.
Documents all patient care activities.
Adheres to UAMS safety plan.
Complies with safety instructions and observes safe work practices.
Provides input on safety issues.
Serves as resource to support department members in performance of duties.
Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.
Participates in continuing education and professional/institutional advancement opportunities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Completion of Medical Assistant training program

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
Education discount
Retirement plan
Basic Life Insurance
Career Training
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery

Company overview

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.