Medical Assistant III - Pediatric Center

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); In loco; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Referral Bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

CoxHealth is seeking an MA III for the Pediatric Center in Springfield, MO. This role involves answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry under supervision, with clinical duties including vital signs, patient prep, and assisting providers.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalence and completion of an MA training program with pharmacology content, anatomy/physiology, and externship. Certification through CoxHealth-approved programs is required.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an MA training program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, basics of medication administration and a clinical externship is required.
• Preferred: prior healthcare experience, especially in ambulatory clinics.
• Certification from CoxHealth approved programs (CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP) is required.

Mansioni

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Data entry in medical records under supervision.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Review medication list and demographics information.
• Prepare patients for examination; assist providers.
• Clean rooms and equipment; stock supplies; administer medications.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Teamwork

Task delegation

Computer skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent

MA training program with pharmacology class

Descrizione del lavoro

Facility:Pediatric Center: 3443 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1229 Pediatric Center SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8:00AM - 5:00 PMWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)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 the following honors for workplace excellence:Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Additional Information for Qualified MA III Candidates:• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off• Relocation bonus-$800 Referral BonusThe MA III performs administrative duties that might include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or 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.Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from or Completion of a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship.Experience: Required: None Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people Preferred: Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic settingSkills: 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 skillsLicensure/Certification/Registration: Required:Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.