Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Medical Assistant

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Closing Date:

11/20/2026

Type of Position:

• Clinical Services
• Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

• Team Lead GYN
• Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of licensed nurses or medical providers to administer direct patient care- in person and through telehealth- and assist with the flow of patients in the GYN/women's clinic. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to obtaining patient history, vitals and other screening procedures to prepare patients for exams and procedures, assisting medical providers, obtaining specimens/performing point of care laboratory tests, and other duties as assigned.

This position is designated as a remote essential role and requires availability during campus closures or emergencies. In such events, a dedicated team of medical professionals will be on standby to provide care through telehealth services, if deemed appropriate. All telehealth services will comply with Arkansas State Medical Board regulations and consider the nature of the medical issue, patient preference, and available resources.

All staff are required to take their UA-issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend to ensure continuity of care and access to telehealth services during unexpected closures.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

For Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant I ( entry rate of $36,300 commensurate)

• •The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• •Must be certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant
• •At least six months of experience providing personal care to patients in a facility, home, or private services organization or working in a direct customer service role

For Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant II ( entry rate of $39,930 commensurate)

• •All of the above qualification and;
• •Certification, including but not limited to that of Limited License Technologist (LLT) x-ray technician, and/or specialized training in areas of healthcare such as college health, primary care, urgent care, or GYN/Women’s Health, etc., beyond basic Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Medical Assistant certifications that are relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the daily job duties of the position

Preferred Qualifications:

• •At least one year of experience in gynecological health
• •Outpatient clinic experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• •Proficient skills with obtaining vital signs including: manual blood pressure readings, obtaining patient history, and navigating electronic medical records.
• •Must have effective communication skills and be able to function as a member of a team.
• •Ability to assist medical providers with office procedures.
• •Ability to perform CLIA waived lab tests.

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant I - $36,300

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant II - $39,930

• All positions commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status
• Recruitment Contact Information:

• Erin Kilburn
• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload your CNA or MA license

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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