Organization 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 40 clinic locations, the region’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.
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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.
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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:Â High School diploma or GED
- Licensure and Certifications: CPR, required.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a previous medical assistant role, preferred.
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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.
