Medical Assistant III - Cox Health

About Us

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 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.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 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!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus if applicable
• $1.50 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $1.00

Job Summary

• As a Medical Assistant at CoxHealth Gastroenterology 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 - 5:00 PM schedule that allows you to work closely with highly-rated healthcare professionals, performing both administrative and clinical duties. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties are performed under the direction and support of clinic providers and may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.

Job 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
    • 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 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.