Medical Assistant, Registered

Saint Mary's Regional Health System \- 2205 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 Registered Medical Assistant Required Licenses: CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA Job Type: Full Time, Days Schedule: 8am \- 5pm Your experience matters: Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well\-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Medical Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More About Our Team: Our unit fosters a positive, patient\-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication. Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high\-quality care. How you'll contribute: A Medical Assistant – Clinic who excels in this role: Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients’ physical and mental status. Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with practice’s charting policy. Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures Administers prescribed oral medications and give intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures, CLIA\-Waived and non\-CLIA Waived lab testing. Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies. Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule. Take inventory of medical and exam room supplies. Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre\-certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician or other health care provider, which require pre\-certification by the insurance company. Answering office phones, assisting front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately. Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process. Assist in other functions of the physician practice as needed. Why join us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full\-time and part\-time employees. Financial Protection \& PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short\- and long\-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial \& Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well\-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required Licenses: CMA or RMA or CCMA via the AAMA or NHA Certifications: BLS required. Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Connect with a Recruiter: Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET Saint Mary’s Regional Health System offers community focused healthcare services in Russellville, AR. Saint Mary’s 170\-bed acute care hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community\-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post\-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.