What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Medical Assistant (Rheumatology) position at Medical Associates of NWA?
Overview
The Registered Medical Assistant position is under the supervision physician. The RMA to the Physician is responsible for providing direct or indirect care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic Medical Assistant principals, practices and ethics; participates in the organization and management of the physician's practice.
About Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic is a physician-owned practice who encourages teamwork and collaboration, increasing efficiency in care, and ensuring patients receive a positive health care experience. To provide a convenient patient health experience, we offer internal medicine, medical specialists, and diagnostic services in one central location.
About MANA Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an independent physician group that includes family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health and an array of specialists and advanced health services.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare.
- Personalized environment
- Quality patient experiences
- Physicians that care for your wholistic well-being
- A learning organization that cares for employees in every stage of career
What We OfferAt MANA, you will receive more than just pay. We offer various benefits that matter most to you. MANA team members are eligible to receive benefits. Below are some of our various benefit offerings:
- Comprehensive Benefits –
- Medical & dental
- 401(K) match and profit sharing
- Up to 21.5 paid days off (PDO, EID and Perfect Attendance benefits) & 6 days paid holidays; during your first year of employment
- Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits
- One-On-One Training and Development
Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Responsibilities
- Assist physician in setting up for procedures and exams, revising daily schedules; obtaining charts and charge tickets, locating lab tests and X-ray reports
- Ensure that patient chart/EMR entries are made accurately and in a timely manner
- Contact pharmacy to order new and refill prescriptions; notify patient; document appropriately
- Notify hospital or personnel of physician's orders
- Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training
- RMA certification
