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Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

VERACITY BENEFITSFort Smith, AR, US
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Veracity Onsite, part of the Veracity Benefits family of services, helps companies that are self-funded save money on their medical and pharmacy spending without sacrificing quality of care. We are dedicated to providing people with easy access to high-quality medical care to enhance their efforts to stay healthy and make better choices.

Are you looking for a career opportunity as a respected member of the healthcare team with a company that truly cares about you and your wellbeing? Would you like a job in which you are encouraged to grow and be the best you can be? If so, please take a moment to review this Medical Assistant job opportunity!

What are the Benefits of working for Veracity Onsite?

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent benefits
  • Potential for professional advancement with rapidly growing company

Work Location : Fort Smith AR

Medical Assistant Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Front and Back Office

  • Manages office telephone systems, including answering calls and returning messages.
  • Performs data entry tasks to document patient records within facility databases and maintains patient files.
  • Coordinates daily office activities.
  • Greet patients.
  • Records patient's vital signs and changes in medical conditions in the proper systems.
  • Collects blood, tissue, and fluid samples, documents in the patient online database and sends them in for laboratory analysis.
  • Correctly handles biohazard waste.
  • Preps exam rooms for clinical procedures and assist providers with patient care
  • Assists providers during routine checkups, outpatient procedures, and other physical exams
  • Monitors and thoroughly documents patient symptoms for provider review during clinical exams.
  • Provides compassionate patient support and care, attention, and assistance during office visits.
  • Prepares and administers medications under the direction of supervising physician.
  • Additional responsibilities as required.
  • Requirements :

    Medical Assistant Qualifications

    Education

  • Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
  • Graduates of a Licensed Practical Nursing program will also be considered.
  • Phlebotomy certification preferred.
  • Experience

  • 2-3 years prior experience in a medical office or related medical facility preferred
  • Certifications

  • Current BLS / CPR Certification
  • Medical Assistant registration / certification preferred
  • Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proficient with technology, including Zoom, Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Record systems, or related software.
  • Proficiency with EKG.
  • Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and tact always.
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology, coding procedures, and clinical pharmacology.
  • Displays enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward coworkers and all members of the practice.
  • Understands and adheres to patient confidentiality.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people of varying ages, ethnicities, life experiences, etc.
  • Comfortable working independently as well as part of the team
  • Dependable, displays flexibility and shows initiative.
  • Special Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, there is possible exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, chemicals, and repetitive motions.
  • The employee is regularly required to sit and use a computer.
  • Frequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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