Medical Assistant - Spine Clinic

United States·Little Rockmid

Medical AssistantHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

Collects/records patients’ medical history and acquires patient vital signs. Advises patients regarding treatment, medication, and specific physician instructions.

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Medical AssistantHealthcare Clinical

10/09/2026

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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High School Diploma or GED PLUS Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Registered or Certified in Medical Assistant
One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience
BLS (CPR) Certification.
Ability to perform point of care testing, draw and collect blood specimens and prepare for laboratory processing.

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The Medical Assistant, (MA), works under the direct supervision of the clinic physician and works closely with the nursing staff of the Spine Service Line. The MA will conduct patient interviews and all required screenings, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information in patients' Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Responsibilities

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→Collects/records patients’ medical history and acquires patient vital signs.
→Advises patients regarding treatment, medication, and specific physician instructions.
→Collects lab samples and complete necessitated documentation for submission to lab.
→Manages the patient appointment schedule by balancing medical needs with patients’ timetable.
→Greets all patients/customers in professional and courteous manner upon arrival at clinic.
→Registers and check-out patients, collect payments, issue receipts, and verify insurance coverage.
→Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
→Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
→Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
→Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
→May perform other duties as assigned.