Medical Assistant at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Pine Bluff, AR 71630
The Medical Assistant works under the direction of UAMS South Central's Clinical Administrative Manager.
This position provides aid in direct patient care duties not requiring licensed staff to perform, assists patients with a variety of needs (i.
e.
referrals, indigent program), assist physicians with exams and procedures.
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 the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:
Health:
Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and familyHoliday, Vacation and Sick LeaveEducation discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)Retirement:
Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMSBasic Life Insurance up to $50,000Career Training and Educational OpportunitiesMerchant DiscountsConcierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacySalary offered commensurate with experienceWork in collaboration with multidisciplinary provider team to provide innovative and evidence-based care;Participate in practice's collaboration with the Patient Centered Medical Home initiative;Use technology to assist with all aspects of care:
electronic medical record documentation, disease registry, documentation prompts, standing order protocols;Consistently follows all standing orders and advice protocols as a guide in assisting patients;Oversees the process of determining the needs of various sets of individuals and creating opportunities for those individuals to achieve optimal health (chronic disease management, wellness promotion, disease prevention, practice population management program) using EHR and registry reporting to determine which patients are overdue for care, services, testing, and/or screening;Anticipate the needs of the patient panel, seeing that necessary documentation is completed or requested before patient visit;Oversees the preventive care reminder program for the practice's patients, ensuring that patients receive reminders of the need for preventive or disease management screening and testing, including point of care reminders;Documents all interactions with patient on the EHR progress note template, including providing the patient with a walk-out Plan of Action after the visit;Assist patients in setting SMART goals for self-management, teaching them how to do self-management tasks and report abnormal findings to their physician team;Collaborates with the patient, physician, and other care team members in assessing the patient's progress toward individual health care goals;Assess barriers when patient has not met treatments goals, is not following treatment plan of care, or has not kept important appointments;Lead the physician care teams in ensuring a smooth transition of care for patients treated in a facility (inpatient or emergency department), by a specialty physicians, or by another health care provider;Assists in setting up the shared medical appointment program for the practice and participates in patient shared medical appointments as requested;Develops a community resource list of services available to patients and maintains collegial relationships with community resource agencies used most frequently;Involves patients in activities to improve their health (patient engagement);Educates panel patients about health preserving, disease prevention, and disease self-management interventions, creating a collaborative relationship with the patient in the management of their health care status;Refers patients to other entities for education and support (Diabetes Education Program, as needed).
Assist patient with procurement of medical supplies need to care for themselves when necessary;Contacts patient between visits via telephone, email, other to check on self-monitoring, provide encouragement and support, and assess patient progress toward health status goals;Assists patient care teams with pre-visit preparation;Orders and arranges for testing and treatment for patients as provided in the Delegation of Clinical Responsibilities Policy (Standing Orders);Oversees the development, procurement, and adoption of patient self-management educational resources used by the practice providers;Participates in the process of incorporating evidenced based diagnosis and treatment guidelines into the care processes in the practice.
Assist, as requested, with triage of urgent matters that occur over the phone and when patients walk-in;Assist with all aspects of the patient's care:
referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ancillary testing, and other enabling services;Other duties as assignedHigh School diploma/GED and completion of Medical Assistant training from an accredited program.
1 year of direct patient care experience is perferred This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
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.
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request.
We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Stand:
OccasionallySit:
OccasionallyWalk:
OccasionallyBend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead:
OccasionallyLift, push, pull, carry weight:
11 - 25 lbsUse hands to touch, handle, or feel:
OccasionallyTalk:
FrequentlyHear:
ContinuouslyTaste or smell:
OccasionallyRead, concentrate, think analytically:
FrequentlyPhysical Environment:
Inside Classroom Setting, Inside Office EnvironmentNoise Level:
ModerateVisual Requirements:
Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuityHazards:
None.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position provides aid in direct patient care duties not requiring licensed staff to perform, assists patients with a variety of needs (i.
e.
referrals, indigent program), assist physicians with exams and procedures.
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 the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:
Health:
Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and familyHoliday, Vacation and Sick LeaveEducation discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)Retirement:
Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMSBasic Life Insurance up to $50,000Career Training and Educational OpportunitiesMerchant DiscountsConcierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacySalary offered commensurate with experienceWork in collaboration with multidisciplinary provider team to provide innovative and evidence-based care;Participate in practice's collaboration with the Patient Centered Medical Home initiative;Use technology to assist with all aspects of care:
electronic medical record documentation, disease registry, documentation prompts, standing order protocols;Consistently follows all standing orders and advice protocols as a guide in assisting patients;Oversees the process of determining the needs of various sets of individuals and creating opportunities for those individuals to achieve optimal health (chronic disease management, wellness promotion, disease prevention, practice population management program) using EHR and registry reporting to determine which patients are overdue for care, services, testing, and/or screening;Anticipate the needs of the patient panel, seeing that necessary documentation is completed or requested before patient visit;Oversees the preventive care reminder program for the practice's patients, ensuring that patients receive reminders of the need for preventive or disease management screening and testing, including point of care reminders;Documents all interactions with patient on the EHR progress note template, including providing the patient with a walk-out Plan of Action after the visit;Assist patients in setting SMART goals for self-management, teaching them how to do self-management tasks and report abnormal findings to their physician team;Collaborates with the patient, physician, and other care team members in assessing the patient's progress toward individual health care goals;Assess barriers when patient has not met treatments goals, is not following treatment plan of care, or has not kept important appointments;Lead the physician care teams in ensuring a smooth transition of care for patients treated in a facility (inpatient or emergency department), by a specialty physicians, or by another health care provider;Assists in setting up the shared medical appointment program for the practice and participates in patient shared medical appointments as requested;Develops a community resource list of services available to patients and maintains collegial relationships with community resource agencies used most frequently;Involves patients in activities to improve their health (patient engagement);Educates panel patients about health preserving, disease prevention, and disease self-management interventions, creating a collaborative relationship with the patient in the management of their health care status;Refers patients to other entities for education and support (Diabetes Education Program, as needed).
Assist patient with procurement of medical supplies need to care for themselves when necessary;Contacts patient between visits via telephone, email, other to check on self-monitoring, provide encouragement and support, and assess patient progress toward health status goals;Assists patient care teams with pre-visit preparation;Orders and arranges for testing and treatment for patients as provided in the Delegation of Clinical Responsibilities Policy (Standing Orders);Oversees the development, procurement, and adoption of patient self-management educational resources used by the practice providers;Participates in the process of incorporating evidenced based diagnosis and treatment guidelines into the care processes in the practice.
Assist, as requested, with triage of urgent matters that occur over the phone and when patients walk-in;Assist with all aspects of the patient's care:
referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ancillary testing, and other enabling services;Other duties as assignedHigh School diploma/GED and completion of Medical Assistant training from an accredited program.
1 year of direct patient care experience is perferred This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
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.
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request.
We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Stand:
OccasionallySit:
OccasionallyWalk:
OccasionallyBend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead:
OccasionallyLift, push, pull, carry weight:
11 - 25 lbsUse hands to touch, handle, or feel:
OccasionallyTalk:
FrequentlyHear:
ContinuouslyTaste or smell:
OccasionallyRead, concentrate, think analytically:
FrequentlyPhysical Environment:
Inside Classroom Setting, Inside Office EnvironmentNoise Level:
ModerateVisual Requirements:
Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuityHazards:
None.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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