Medical Assistant

University of Arkansas System

Medical Assistant assisting with patient examinations and treatments at UAMS. Conducting interviews, measuring vital signs, and managing appointments in a clinical setting.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The MA will conduct patient interviews, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
The MA will also draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Also prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
The MA may also perform administrative tasks by registering and scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an accredited program.
Ability to perform point-of-care testing, draw and collect blood specimens, and prepare for laboratory processing.
A minimum of 1 year phlebotomy and MA experience
Two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting
BLS (CPR) Certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Hard Skills & Tools

patient interviewsvital signs measurementblood specimen collectionlaboratory preparationpoint-of-care testingphlebotomyEMR documentationadministrative taskspatient registrationappointment scheduling

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDMedical Assistant trainingBLS (CPR) Certification