Arkansas Children's Hospital - Medical Assistant Certified

*Work Shift:
• Please see job description for details.
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Department:
• CCSouthwest Little Rock Clinic
• Summary:
• Southwest Little Rock Clinic - Monday-Friday days during clinic hours (40 hours/week) - BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH) STRONGLY PREFFERRED - 1 year MA work experience & a national MA certification required
Working under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care to assigned patients by assisting in their examination and treatment.
• Additional Information:
• Southwest Little Rock Clinic
• Monday-Friday days during clinic hours (40 hours/week)
• BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH) STRONGLY PREFFERRED
• 1 year MA work experience & a national MA certification required
• Required Education:
• High School Diploma or GED and completion of accredited medical assistant program
• Recommended Education:
• Required Work Experience:
• Related Field - 1 year healthcare or related setting as MA
• Recommended Work Experience:
• Required Certifications:
• 1 of the following certifications is required -
• Recommended Certifications:
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) -, Registered Medical Assistant -
• Description
• 1. Completes and documents patient care in a safe, efficient and timely manner in the chart/record.
2. Plans, prioritizes and organizes patient care tasks
3. Completes routine patient care tasks, including lab functions and medication administration (including vaccines).
4. Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff or provider.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency situations and reacts appropriately.
6. Performs access-related activities and other support duties as assigned.
7. May participate in project management such as Vaccines for Children (VCF) and Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) etc.
8. Participates on hospital and system committees.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Arkansas Childrens ( is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
Arkansas Childrens is driven by four core valuessafety, teamwork, compassion and excellencewhich inform every action.
Arkansas Childrens Hospital has received Magnet Status ( from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report ( for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.
For more than a century, Arkansas Childrens has met the unique needs of children. But were more than just a hospital treating sick kidsour services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Childrens Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the states only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Childrens Northwest ( provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
_Arkansas Childrens is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at childrens, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better._ Michael Business Operations Manager
Arkansas Childrens Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children. Linda Information Systems Analyst
We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children. Angela Parking and Fleet Coordinator
Care, love, and hope for children! Kathy Administrative Assistant
When I think of my time here at Arkansas Childrens Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life! Nick Supply Assistant
Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.