Medical Assistant (Ft. Smith, AR)

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent formal education.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant in the state of AR.
• Basic Life Support certification.

• Phlebotomy skills.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in an ambulatory care setting

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. 

• Ability to provide compassionate and effective care to diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and medical equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, including bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Precision in recording patient data and preparing specimens for analysis.

• Preparing patients for visits: vitals, EHR data entry, and escort to exam rooms
• Communicating the visit reason to the provider
• Assisting with care, injections, EKGs, procedures, and wound care
• Escorting to labs/radiology and ensuring timely return to exam rooms
• Handling standing orders when patient load requires extra data entry
• Scheduling outside procedures and pre-authorizations; routing referrals as needed

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.