What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Conway Clinic (FTD) position at Arkansas Heart Hospital?
Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient-focused care system and under the direction / supervision of a physician / mid-level provider, registered nurse and / or licensed practical nurse. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance and for POC testing.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm, but with flexibility to cover all hours based on clinic / patient needs.
Primary Duties
Primary Functions :
- Ensures facility paperwork is available and actively participates in the admission process (, patient arrival / check-in for clinic visit).
- Actively participates in administering patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
- Responds to patients’ needs in a timely manner.
- Performs / assists with positioning patients and transferring patients (, from wheelchair to exam table or bed; from bed to chair, wheelchair or stretcher). Transports patients as needed.
- Reports changes in condition to the nurse in a timely manner.
- Maintains personal responsibility for professional growth and development.
- Applies the knowledge of growth and development to appropriate patient populations.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Maintains universal precautions.
- May travel to satellite clinics.
- Performs other assigned duties as directed by supervisor based on demonstrated competency.
Qualifications / Specifications
