Medical Assistant at Baptist Health Urgent Care

Urgent Team Management hiring for Medical Assistant at Baptist Health Urgent Care jobs in Van Buren, AR, US

Urgent Team is looking for energetic and experienced Medical Assistants to join our center at Baptist Health Urgent Care in Fort Smith, AR. The ability to work during all business hours, including evenings and rotating weekends, is required. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive hourly wages, paid time off, and more! PRN opportunities are also available.  Candidates must be willing to obtain Limited License X-Ray certification upon hire.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients in alignment with their medical education, as well as working the front desk.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
• Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room
• Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process
• Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/hazardous situations
• Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency
• Assist front desk personnel with patient check in/out procedures when necessary
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate
• Assists with patient transfers
• Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider
• Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Medical Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience
• BLS Certification required
• Willingness to obtain Limited License X-Ray certification is required

BENEFITS
Our full-time, benefit-eligible team members are offered comprehensive benefits that help support their health and financial goals.  Options may include: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Company-paid life insurance, as well as additional voluntary coverage; Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Account; Healthcare Reimbursement or Healthcare Savings Account; 401K plan with company contribution; Paid Time Off; Holiday Pay; Continuing Education Reimbursement; No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services