Medical Assistant III - Branson - Heart Center

Job Summary

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five 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.

About the Role

The MA III performs administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics 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 and reviewing patient medical information
• 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

Benefits offered include medical, vision, dental, retirement with employer match, and more. For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The schedule is a day shift from 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.