Certified Medical Assistant

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Part time Department: CC015030 Orthopedic Clinic Summary: Orthopedic After Hours Clinic - Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm & Saturday 8am-12pm 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. Recognizes changes in patient condition and promptly notifies the licensed provider, supporting emergency response and patient safety protocols. 6. Maintains accurate and complete documentation in Epic, including clinical procedures, patient education, order workflows, secure messaging, result note workflows, and downtime processes. 7. Contributes to quality improvement and population health initiatives, including Vaccines for Children (VFC), Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), and other performance programs. 8. Provides patient and family education as directed, using effective communication strategies to promote understanding, engagement, and family-centered care. 9. Supports clinic flow, infection prevention standards, and operational efficiency. 10. Performs additional duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery. Arkansas Children’s 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 Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s 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 Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our 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 Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s 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 Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for child…