Medical Assistant – UAMS Health Benton/Bryant
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Medical Assistant (MA) provides direct patient care to assigned patients at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location. The MA works under the direct supervision of the clinic nurse(s) by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination.
- Assists with medical procedures and examinations.
- Conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and phlebotomy.
- Performs EKG’s, dressing changes.
- Administers approved medications.
- Researches and scribes physicians’.
- Orders/accession orders for clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center.
- Performs administrative tasks by registering and scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc. using the various registration and scheduling systems.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- High School, GED or formal educational equivalent
- Current BLS
- Completion of Accredited Medical Assistant training program
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Strong work ethics and accountability
- Experience in an ambulatory care setting (preferred)
- One (1) or more years of MA experience (preferred)
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.