Medical Assistant - Clinic System - Clinic - Administration

Company: Washington Regional
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Posting: Medical Assistant - Clinic System Employment Type: Full Time Location: Clinic Administration - Fayetteville, Arkansas Department: Clinic - Administration Shift: Monday - Friday Days FTE: Job Number: JO-2112-44901 Date Posted: 12/30/2021 Categories: General Support Washington Regional Medical Center is looking for Medical Assistants for our clinics.
If youre a Medical Assistant looking for more than just a job, you belong at Washington Regional! The work you do matters to your patients and to us. And we believe caring for our team members is just as important as caring for our patients. Youll receive the support and resources needed to advance your career at Washington Regionals 50+ primary care, urgent care and specialty care clinic locations throughout Northwest Arkansas.Responsibilities
Recording patients vital signs
Prepare and maintain medical records
Preparing patients for examinations, tests and treatments
Obtaining consent and explaining procedures
Collect necessary specimens from patient and prepare for processing
Perform any necessary CLIA-waived tests
Assisting the health care provider
Preauthorizing services in with insurance companies
Arranging/scheduling referrals to other providers or facilities
Clean room after patient use
Ensure exam rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies
Appropriately process soiled instruments
Assist front desk with daily operations, as needed
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Promote a compassionate environment
Assist in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals
Resolve patient problems and needs by using multidisciplinary team strategies
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules and regulations
Serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population
This position has exposures to body fluids and communicable diseases. The majority of your time will be spent standing (up to 60%) and walking short distances (up to 20%).Licensure
You must be a Medical Assistant, LPN or RN with an active Arkansas license.Educational and Certification Requirements
High school diploma or GED
CPR certification required
2 years of previous experience in a medical assistant role
Previous phlebotomy experience preferredDesired Skills
Professional demeanor
Ability to work with a team
Ability to multi-task
Good listening skills
Excellent verbal communication skillsAbout Washington Regional
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education.
Washington Regional Medical System is the only not-for-profit, community-owned, and locally governed health care system in Northwest Arkansas. We employ 3,200 team members and serve the region with a 425-bed medical center, over 50 clinic locations, the areas only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

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