Medical Assistant III - Part Time - Steeplechase/Skin Care

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant III performs administrative duties under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Duties may include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and entering data in medical records. Clinical responsibilities 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 involves administering medications. This is a part-time position at Steeplechase Family Physicians in the Skin Care department, with scheduled weekly hours of 24. The work schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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; required effective September 1, 2020.
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 under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider.
Measure and record patients’ 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.