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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Medical Assistant - OBGYN

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRussellville, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credential through the AAMA or NHA is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in assessing patient needs and health plans by taking vital signs, recording history and medications, assessing visual acuity, determining the chief complaint, and assessing patients’ physical and mental status.
  • Complete all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with the practice’s charting policy.
  • Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
  • Administer prescribed oral medications and give intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; perform venipunctures and CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived laboratory testing.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors by cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments according to practice policies; stock rooms for the daily work schedule and take inventory of medical and examination-room supplies.
  • Comply with personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
  • Arrange specialized consultations and testing appointments as ordered by physicians; notify appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests that require pre-certification.
  • Answer office phones, assist the front desk with scheduling appointments, and direct calls appropriately.
  • Assist with checking out patients and with referral processing and scheduling.
  • Assist with other functions of the physician practice as needed.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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