Medical Assistant III - Urology

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant III works in the Urology department at Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, Missouri. Under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider, the role performs administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and entering data in medical records. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographic and medical information—including reviewing medication lists—preparing patients for examinations, cleaning rooms and equipment, and stocking supplies. The position also involves administering medications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective September 1, 2020, graduation from or completion of a formal medical assistant training program that included pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, the basics of medication administration, and a clinical externship.
• Certification or registration from a CoxHealth-approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, or RMA/AAMP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in work involving direct contact with people.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly an ambulatory clinic.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and enter data in medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Collect demographic and medical information, including reviewing medication lists.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Clean rooms and equipment and stock supplies.
• Administer medications.
• Carry out delegated tasks under the supervision of a provider.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED