Washington Regional
Washington Regional Medical Center is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. Our system includes a 425-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Fayetteville supported by our clinic system - including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.

Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.
Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.
Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas - the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.
Values: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.

Position Summary
The incumbent participates in the provision of patient care. He/she prepares examination rooms, takes vital signs, weighs patients, collects specimens (via blood draws & handling non-blood sample collections), and assists physician as needed. He/she may assist in making referral appointments, preauthorizing procedures and medications, and copying medical records as needed for continuity of care, whenever the primary person responsible is not available to do so. This position works under the direction of the physician and clinic manager. The incumbent has exposure to communicable disease and body fluids. He/she spends the majority of work time standing (up to 60% of work time) with frequent walking of short distances (up to 20% of work time.).

Licenses/Certifications N/A

Specific Educational and Skill Competencies Required The ability to provide direct patient care as usually demonstrated by completion of high school studies and after proper training. This position must have effective communication skills with patients, co-workers, supervisor and physicians. This person must be flexible and willing to assist in all areas as requested and be able to prioritize clinic/patient needs. Must have ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to learn computer skills for position is essential. Familiarity with medical terminology is essential. Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ medical clinic experience.