Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. As we continue to grow across the region, we remain grounded in one belief: people matter. That includes our patients—and our team. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise: We care. You belong.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Rheumatology team at Community Clinic Primary & Specialty Care on Citizens Drive in Fayetteville, AR. This position is an experienced clinical role that demonstrates independence in managing daily clinical workflows. Operating under the supervision of a licensed provider, this role serves as a key clinical team member within the Rheumatology clinic. This position requires reliable execution of core clinical and administrative workflows—including patient intake, exam preparation, procedures, documentation, and clinic operations—to support safe and efficient patient visits and are expected to perform additional clinical interventions under provider direction or established protocols.

Essential job functions

• Perform patient intake duties, including vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and documentation as directed.
• Provide prompt, courteous, and professional service to patients and care team members.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures such as wound care, suture removal, EKGs, joint injections, phlebotomy, and specialty-specific tasks.
• Administer medications and vaccines in accordance with organizational policy.
• Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms to ensure readiness for patient visits.
• Perform patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Conduct patient outreach to support care gap closure and follow-up activities.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Support patient education related to medications and care plans.
• Adhere to applicable regulatory guidelines and laws, including but not limited to HIPAA/HITECH, CLIA, HRSA and OSHA/Blood-Borne Pathogens regulations and standards.

Role Specific Essential Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
• Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.

Required qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a medical practice setting
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate
• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Assistant in Rheumatology
• Bilingual ability in English and either Spanish or Marshallese

Why Work at Community Clinic?

• Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community!
• Excellent Benefits Package including:
  • Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Employee Discounts for Care