What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Arkansas Rheumatology Institue?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will assist healthcare professionals in providing quality care to patients in various medical settings.
Duties
- Perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting with patient examinations
- Administer medications under the direction of healthcare providers
- Handle patient intake, including recording medical histories and preparing patients for procedures
- Assist with inpatient and outpatient procedures in a clinic or urgent care setting
- Utilize medical terminology accurately to communicate with healthcare team members
- Conduct X-rays and other diagnostic procedures as needed
- Code patient information for billing purposes
Skills
- Proficiency in medical terminology
- Experience with X-ray procedures
- Familiarity with working in a Level I Trauma Center is a plus
- Ability to provide excellent patient care in both clinic and urgent care environments
- Competency in medication administration
- Strong attention to detail for accurate coding and documentation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $1,700.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Rheumatology
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 3x12
- 4x10
- 4x12
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- You've been asked to take vitals for a patient.
Which vitals would you take?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Radial pulse
D. Temperature
E. Intake
F. Output
G. Weight
H. Height
- A 10-year-old was recently admitted to the hospital. His mother said he started staring blankly at the ceiling, jerking his shoulders and arms, and smacking his lips.
What's the most likely explanation for the patient's symptoms?
A. Seizure disorder
B. Nystagmus
C. Nevus simplex
D. Juvenile stroke
E. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- A patient who needs an endoscopic procedure would most likely visit a/an ______.
A. gastroenterologist
B. oncologist
C. cardiologist
D. dermatologist
E. rheumatologist
Ability to Commute:
- Little Rock, AR 72205 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Little Rock, AR 72205: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,700 - $15,000