Medical Assistant III - HBO Wound Center

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The MA III performs administrative duties that might include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or medical information including review of medication list, preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment and stocking supplies. This position will involve the administration of medications.Education: ▪ Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent ▪ Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship. Experience: ▪ Required: None ▪ Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people ▪ Preferred: Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting Skills: ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team. ▪ Carry out delegated tasks under supervision of a provider. ▪ Proficient Computer skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required:Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP. Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients. OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity. Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduated from a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Carry out delegated tasks under supervision of a provider.
• Proficient Computer skills
• Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people
• Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting

Responsibilities

• answering phones
• scheduling appointments
• data entry in medical records
• measuring and recording vital signs
• collecting demographics or medical information including review of medication list
• preparing patients for examination
• cleaning rooms and equipment
• stocking supplies
• administration of medications

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees