Medical Assistant III - Branson Hills

CoxHealth•Branson, MO

6d•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 for America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare and for Women and Diversity. Forbes has acknowledged CoxHealth as one of the Best Employers for New Grads, and Healthcare Innovation has named it a Top Company to Work for in Healthcare. This role offers a clinical ladder opportunity with potential for up to $1.00 per hour increase. The Medical Assistant III performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, taking vital signs, recording medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, assisting with procedures, performing in-house labs, answering phones, collecting medical information, reviewing medication lists, cleaning rooms, stocking supplies, and administering medications/vaccines as directed by the provider.

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.
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

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider.
Scheduling appointments & maintaining medical records.
Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories.
Preparing patients for examination.
Drawing blood.
Assisting with procedures.
Performing in house labs as ordered by the provider.
Answering phones, collecting medical information including Review medication list.
Cleaning rooms and equipment stocking of supplies.
Administration of medications/vaccines as directed by the provider.