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Description:Job Summary• The Medical Assistant 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• Educationâ—¦ Required: High School Diploma or Equivalentâ—¦ 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.• Experienceâ—¦ No Prior Experience Requiredâ—¦ Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with peopleâ—¦ Preferred: Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting• Skillsâ—¦ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.â—¦ Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.â—¦ Carry out delegated tasks under supervision of a provider.â—¦ Proficient Computer skills• Licensure/Certification/Registrationâ—¦ Required: Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.â—¦ 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 externship.Experience: 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.