Medical Assistant III - Urology

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Medical Assistant III to support clinical and administrative tasks under a provider's supervision.

The role involves patient preparation, vital signs, medications administration, and data entry, with emphasis on communication and teamwork. A CMA/AAMA or equivalent credential is required, with a high school diploma and formal MA training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program including pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration basics, and a clinical externship.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and perform data entry in medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs; collect demographics and medical information; review medication lists.
• Prepare patients for examination, clean rooms/equipment, stock supplies; assist with administration of medications.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team work

Carry out delegated tasks

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA training program with pharmacology & externship

Job description

Facility

Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1276 Urology SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

8-5

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

The MA III performs administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a provider. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or medical information including review of medication lists, 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, anatomy/physiology, basics of medication administration, and a clinical externship.

Experience

• Required: None
• Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people
• Preferred: Previous experience in a health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting

Skills

• 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.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Certification or registration from a CoxHealth approved program such as CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, or RMA/AAMP.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please refer to the benefits information.