Medical Assistant III General Surgery

Facility:

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

Department:

1275 General Surgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Work 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 Healthcares Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare () Greatest Workplaces for Women () 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 InnovationsTop Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical Vision Dental Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)

• For a comprehensive list of benefits please click here:Benefits CoxHealth

Job Description:

Job Summary
The MA III performs administrative duties that include answering phones scheduling appointments and data entry in medical records under the supervision of a supervisor or a physician. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs collecting demographics and 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 as ordered by the physician. Performs specific competencies as directed by the department.
Job Requirements
Education
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class anatomy/physiology the basics of medication administration and completion of a clinical externship.
Experience
No Prior Experience Required
Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people
Preferred: Previous experience in 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 certification program: CMA/AAMA RMA/AMT CCMA/NHA NRCMA/NAHP NCMA/NCCT RMA/AAMP.
Required: Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hireEducation: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class anatomy/physiology the basics of medication administration and completion of a clinical : 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.