Requirements/Skills/Abilities:
Proficient in use of the EMR (electronic medical record)
Attend required meetings and participate in a constructive manner
Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA rules and regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate clearly.
All clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities to be evaluated during the first 90-days of hire and then on an annual basis thereafter.
Perform related work as required.
Certifications/Licenses/Education/or Experience in a related field:
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or on the job training
- Registered Medical Assistant preferred
- BLS certification
Physical Requirements:
- Stamina and endurance – prolonged standing and walking for significant positions of each shift, which may consist of long hours.
- Strength and mobility – lifting and transferring patients in moving, repositioning, or transferring from wheelchairs or exam tables in addition to the possibility of moving medical equipment such as wheelchairs, IV stands, etc.
- Manual dexterity is required for precise hand movements related to inserting IV lines, handling instruments, and drawing blood.
- Physical Coordination needed for responding to emergencies quickly and efficiently along with fine motor skills that allow for good hand-eye coordination and steady hands.
- Flexibility and agility for reaching, bending, stooping, and quick adaptation to patient needs.
- Visual and auditory acuity is required for reading medical charts, monitoring patient vitals, and detecting physical changes in patients. Good hearing is needed to hear alarms, monitor beeping, and verbal communication from patients and coworkers.
- Good posture and proper body mechanics are key in performing repetitive and non-repetitive tasks.
- Physical resilience is needed to handle challenging situations like multiple patients with varying degrees of mobility and health.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
- Safety Sensitive: In accordance with Arkansas code this position is designated as a safety sensitive position wherein the employee performing the job duties under the influence may constitute a threat to health or safety.
