Medical Assistant III - General Surgery

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary ◦ The MA III performs administrative duties that include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the supervision of a supervisor or a physician. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics and 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 as ordered by the physician. Performs specific competencies as directed by the department.

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.
Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire
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

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 and medical information including review of medication list
Preparing patients for examination
Cleaning rooms and equipment
Stocking supplies
Administration of medications as ordered by the physician
Performs specific competencies as directed by the department