Medical Assistant - Allergy

Job Summary

The Facility Ferrell Duncan Clinic is located at 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807. CoxHealth, a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, is seeking a Medical Assistant III.

About the Role

This position involves both administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Administrative duties may include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographic or medical information, preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment, and stocking supplies. This position also involves the administration of medications.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and scheduling appointments
• Data entry in medical records
• Making measurements and recording vital signs
• Collecting demographic or medical information, including reviewing medication lists
• Preparing patients for examinations
• Cleaning rooms and equipment
• Stocking supplies
• Administering medications

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from or completed a formal MA training program that includes pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and a clinical externship
• No prior experience required, but preferred: Previous experience in direct contact with people and/or previous experience in a health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Proficient computer skills

Qualifications

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

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

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hours/week). For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth