Job Description

Job Location: Nephrology Clinic - Springdale, AR 72762
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School Diploma or GED
Job Shift: Days
Job Category: Clinic SystemOrganization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
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 a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s 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.

Position Summary
The role of the Medical Assistant reports to the Clinic Manager. This position is responsible for assisting the nurse and front office with day-to-day duties.

Essential Job Responsibilities
- Obtain patient vitals and input data into the electronic medical records system
- Perform any necessary CLIA-waive tests
- 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

Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma or GED
- Licensure and Certifications: CPR, required.
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Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a previous medical assistant role, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 pounds. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.