What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant III position at CoxHealth?
About Us
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.
Honors for Workplace Excellence
Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more
Additional benefits can be found here .
Position Details
4,000 Sign-On Bonus
40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus if applicable
Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $1.00
Job Summary
As a Medical Assistant at CoxHealth Nephrology Clinic, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of our clinic. Enjoy having weekends off with a consistent, Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM schedule that allows you to work closely with highly-rated healthcare professionals, performing both administrative and clinical duties.
Administrative Duties
Scheduling appointments
Maintaining medical records
Clinical Duties
Taking and recording vital signs
Medical histories
Preparing patients for examination
Drawing blood
Requirements
Education
Required : Graduated from a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy / physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship, OR graduated with an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma.
Experience
Required : None
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversite.
Proficient Computer skills.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required : Certification from a program recognized by CoxHealth - CMA (AAMA – American Association of Medical Assistants) OR RMA (AMT – American Medical Technologist, or American Association of Medical Personnel) OR NCMA (NCCT - National Center for Competency Testing), CCMA (NHA - National Healthcareer Association), NRCMA (NAHP- National Association for Health Professionals ), OR LPN.
Must obtain American Heart Association BLS within 90 days of hire.
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