What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - BRMC Gastroenterology & Advanced Imaging position at Baxter Health?
SUMMARY: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a provider, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding information for insurance purposes, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, and preparing patients for examination.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Minimum two (2) years’ related work experience preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred.
Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.
Preferred: Certified Nurse Assistant
Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist up to or exceeding 8 to 10 hours during shift(s). Able to push in excess of 150 pound wheelchair with patient or equipment. Spends 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious disease.
Work Environment
Medical office setting, within a clinic environment.
