Medical Assistant

Company: Catholic Health Initiatives
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Medical Assistant
CHI St Vincent HealthLittle Rock, Arkansas
The posted compensation range of $14.08 - $19.36 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Requisition ID 2023-302954 Employment Type Full Time Department Cardiology Clinic Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday-Friday Remote No Category Medical Assistant
Overview
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

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  Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more.
  
  
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  Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  
  
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  Flexible spending accounts
  
  
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  Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
  
  
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  Adoption Assistance
  
  
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  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  
  
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  Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
  
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  Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  
  
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  Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
  
  
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  Wellness Programs
  
  
  Responsibilities
  
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    Communicates with clinical, clerical, providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
    
    
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    Ensures that the medical record and documents are accurately complete.
    
    
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    Escorts patients to exam rooms, takes vital signs and obtains medical data (patient's history, symptoms, and reason for visit).
    
    
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    Prepares and maintains exam rooms and pod area with supplies and equipment for treatment .
    
    
    Qualifications
    
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      High School Diploma or GED
      
      
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      Current/Valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable, or must be able to obtain within first 90 days of employment.
      
      
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      Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
      
      
      Equal Opportunity
      CommonSpirit Health--- is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to
      a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for
      employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
      identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status,
      ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected
      by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,
      pleaseclick here. (https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/35300/img/v1_0/EEOC_KnowYourRightsEnglish.pdf)
      CommonSpirit Health--- will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
      External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
      If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 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).
      CommonSpirit Health--- participates in E-Verify.

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