Medical Assistant, Registered

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Saint Mary's 170-bed acute care hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, endoscopy, women's services, intensive care, inpatient rehab services, medical imaging, sleep medicine, pulmonology and urology. At Saint Mary's, we continually invest in technology to deliver a comprehensive range of services that set us apart as a leader in healthcare for the River Valley.

Where We Are:

Russellville, overlooking 34,000-acre Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River, is renowned for its bass fishing and a state park has two locations providing everything needed for an enjoyable outing. Mount Nebo State Park offers spectacular views of the River Valley. Arkansas Tech University provides cultural and sporting events throughout the year.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Personal and career development education opportunities
• And much more€¦

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area.

Reports to: Practice Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Licenses: Current credentialing (certification/registration). Must maintain credentialing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA-CMA), NRCMA, NHA, NCCT or American Medical Technologists (AMT-RMA).

Certifications: BLS required.

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions:

1.Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients' physical and mental status.

2. Completes all necessary documentation in the patient's medical record in accordance with practice's charting policy.

3. Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures

4. Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures, CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA Waived lab testing.

5. Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies. Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule. Take inventory of medical and exam room supplies.

6. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.

7. Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician or other health care provider, which require pre-certification by the insurance company.

8. Answering office phones, assisting the front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately.

9. Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process.

10. Assist in other functions of the physician practice as needed.

EEOC Statement:

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.