Medical Assistant

Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. As we continue to grow across the region, we remain grounded in one belief: people matter. That includes our patients—and our team. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise: We care. You belong.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Primary & Specialty Care Clinic Fayetteville, AR. The Medical Assistant assists in patient care under the direction of the Clinicians and Clinic Nurses, assisting in providing excellent primary health care to our patients. The position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 

Essential job functions

• Perform patient intake duties, including vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and documentation as directed.


• Provide prompt, courteous, and professional service to patients and care team members.


• Assist providers with clinical procedures such as wound care, suture removal, EKGs, joint injections, phlebotomy, and specialty-specific tasks.


• Administer medications and vaccines in accordance with organizational policy.


• Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record.


• Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms to ensure readiness for patient visits.


• Perform patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.


• Conduct patient outreach to support care gap closure and follow-up activities.


• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.


• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.


• Support patient education related to medications and care plans.


• Adhere to applicable regulatory guidelines and laws, including but not limited to HIPAA/HITECH, CLIA, HRSA and OSHA/Blood-Borne Pathogens regulations and standards. 

Community Clinic Essential Competencies

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.


• Service: Treats every patient and coworker with empathy, respect, and a genuine desire to help.


• Ownership: Takes responsibility for their actions, follows through on commitments, and upholds high standards even when no one is watching.


• Adaptability: Remains flexible, open to change, and willing to learn in order to meet the evolving needs of our patients, teams, and organization.


• Collaboration: Works together with openness and respect, shares information freely, and supports co-workers to provide seamless, high-quality care.


• Collaboration: Works together with openness and respect, shares information freely, and supports co-workers to provide seamless, high-quality care.


• Problem Solving: Approaches challenges with curiosity, finds practical solutions, and takes initiative to improve processes and patient experiences.

Role Specific Essential Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.


• Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office.


• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.


• Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.


• Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.


• Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.  


• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.


• Spanish/English bilingual ability preferred.

Why Work at Community Clinic?

• Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community! 


• Excellent Benefits Package including:
  
  
  
  • Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
  
  
  • 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)
  
  
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  
  
  • Employee Discounts for Care