Medical Assistant (Certified)

Medical Assistant (Certified)

Employer: Arkansas Children's. **Work Shift:** Please see job description for details. **Time Type:** Full time **Department:** CC095905 Specialty Clinics **Summary:** Specialty Clinics (Springdale) - Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm **Additional Information:** The Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides advanced clinical and administrative support within Arkansas Children’s primary and specialty ambulatory clinics. Working under the direct supervision and delegation of a licensed provider, the CMA partners with providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, high-quality pediatric care. This role performs a broader scope of delegated clinical functions and supports quality, safety, and operational excellence across the clinic environment. **Required Education:** High School Diploma or GED and completion of accredited medical assistant program **Recommended Education:** **Required Work Experience:** **Recommended Work Experience:** Related Field - 1 year healthcare or related setting as MA **Required Certifications:** 1 of the following certifications is required - **Recommended Certifications:** Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - Unknown Issuer, Registered Medical Assistant - Unknown Issuer **Description** 1. Provides comprehensive pediatric clinical support, including patient intake, vital signs, growth assessment, and accurate EHR documentation. 2. Administers medications and immunizations (including vaccines) under provider order and within delegated scope of practice, following medication safety standards, pediatric protocols, and documentation requirements. 3. Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection (venous and capillary) as delegated and in accordance with laboratory, safety, and competency standards. 4. Conducts point-of-care testing and clinic-based diagnostics as delegated, documenting and communicating results per workflow. 5