Medical Assistant III - PMR

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, and recognized by Newsweek and Forbes for various workplace achievements. This Medical Assistant III position performs administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under direct supervision. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics and medical information, preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment, stocking supplies, and administering medications.

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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Able to 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

Performs administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records.
Measures and records vital signs.
Collects demographics or medical information, including review of medication list.
Prepares patients for examination.
Cleans rooms and equipment.
Stocks supplies.
Administers medications.