Medical Assistant, Certified Vaccine Coordinator

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. Saint Mary's is a 170‑bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center that offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, endoscopy, women’s services, intensive care, inpatient rehabilitation, medical imaging, sleep medicine, pulmonology, and urology.

We continually invest in technology to deliver comprehensive services and remain a leader in healthcare for the River Valley.

Russellville, overlooking 34,000‑acre Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River, offers bass fishing, state parks, and nearby cultural events. It is home to Mount Nebo State Park with spectacular views and Arkansas Tech University.

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401(k) benefits for full‑time employees
• Competitive paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program—mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants
• Personal and career development education opportunities
• And much more...

• Assess patient needs and health plans by taking vital signs, history, medication list, visual acuity, and determining chief complaint; assess physical and mental status.
• Complete all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record per charting policy.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians with treatments, examinations, and procedures.
• Administer prescribed oral medications and give injections (intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal); perform venipunctures and CLIA‑waived and non‑CLIA waived lab testing.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors, including cleaning, sterilizing, storing instruments, stocking rooms, and inventorying supplies.
• Comply with personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to blood, infectious fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and hazardous substances.
• Arrange specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered; notify insurance personnel for pre‑certification of surgeries or tests requiring it.
• Answer office phones, assist front desk with scheduling, and direct calls appropriately.
• Assist with patient checkout and referral processing and scheduling.
• Assist with other functions of the physician practice as needed.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses: Current credentialing (certification/registration). Must maintain credentialing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA‑CMA), NRCMA, NHA, NCCT, or American Medical Technologists (AMT‑RMA).

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision, thrive in a stressful environment, and take appropriate action as needed.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Saint Maryland Regional Health System is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or any other protected basis.

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