Job Description

Medical Assistant (MA) / $1,000 Sign On Bonus!*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 REQUIREMENTSEducation: High School Diploma or equivalentExperience: Minimum two (2) yearsxe2x80x99 related work experience preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred.Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.Preferred Education: Certified Nurse AssistantSafety 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 and walk, and bend, stoop and twist up to 8-10 hours during shift(s). Spends 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Acuity to the five senses is required in contact with patients, family members, physicians and coworkers. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 20 lbs.Work Environment:Medical type setting, clinic environment.

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Baxter Regional Medical Center