The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent.
• Health Care Experience. Patient Care Experience. Certified Nursing Assistant or Military Corpsman.
• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• Successful completion of patient care technician course is required within 3 months of employment.
• CPR Certified/Licensed.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient rooms for patients.

• Assists with medical procedures and examinations.

• Conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and phlebotomy.

• Performs EKG's.

• Research and scribes for physicians if needed.

• Performs administrative tasks by scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc. using the various registration and scheduling systems.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

They will also be cross-trained as an IA, the face of the nursing unit who serves to greet each and every guest making them feel welcome and helping to keep them informed. The Information Associate (IA) maintains order on the unit by routing new orders and consults, answering call lights and meeting the paging needs of the units, monitoring for and meeting patient needs thus helping to ensure patient flow through the unit is seamless. The IA also performs admission and discharge duties, reconciles and enters patient charges, performs data entry, helps with stocking/ cleaning, and does telemetry and video monitoring,. The IA is responsible and accountable for the tone of the nursing unit.

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Required Documents to Apply:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.