Marathon Health·Forrest City, Arkansas
The Medical Assistant works closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care, overseeing the full spectrum of the patient experience by handling both receptionist and clinical duties. Essential duties include escorting and preparing patients, taking vitals, performing phlebotomy, administering medications, and managing front desk tasks like scheduling and coordination of referrals.
Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients.
Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states.
We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states.
Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings.
Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery.
Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.
At Marathon Health we are building the most trusted, accessible and personalized healthcare experience alongside our patients and clients. With 20+ years’ experience from our shared organizations, we hold a unified goal of building deep, trusted and lasting relationships with our patients and clients. As Marathon Health, we are guided by our core principles of Patients First, Courage, Ingenuity, Community, and Fun.
We are currently looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team. The Medical Assistant is a key component of our care team and works closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and provide an exceptional guest experience to our patients. Because of our unique model, our Medical Assistants oversee the full spectrum of the patient experience- acting both as a Medical Receptionist as well as assuming clinical responsibilities of a Medical Assistant.
Marathon Health may use a secure, company-approved AI platform called Take2 AI, as an initial step in our recruitment process to help streamline candidate screening and communication. This tool is used solely to enhance your experience and ensure timely follow-up, and all interactions are monitored by our Talent Acquisition team.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care, and must have CPR/BLS certification by the start date. Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program is expected, and national or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred or required depending on the state.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Arkansas often reflect steady need in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates who can support students or patients with behavioral and emotional needs. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree and prior mental health experience, while also requiring CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting and be ready to discuss any direct care, de-escalation, or support experience.
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