Medical Assistant - GI Clinic

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent
• One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in ambulatory care setting

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Collects/records patients' medical history and acquires patient vital signs

• Advises patients regarding treatment, medication, and specific physician instructions

• Collects lab samples and completes necessitated documentation for submission to the lab

• Manages the patient appointment schedule by balancing medical needs with patients' timetable

• Greets all patients/customers professionally and courteously upon arrival at the clinic

• Registers and check-out patients, collect payments, issue receipts, and verify insurance coverage

• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed

• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information

• maintains strict confidentiality when necessary

• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments

• follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines

• Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.