Medical Assistant III - Cardiovascular Services

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant III at Wheeler Heart & Vascular in Springfield, MO. The role involves administrative duties, patient prep, vital signs, and medication administration under supervision in a 40-hour day shift.

Required education includes a high school diploma or MA program completion with pharmacology, plus CoxHealth-certified MA credentials. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, with collaborative teamwork in an ambulatory clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from or completion of an MA training program including pharmacology and externship.
• CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, or RMA/AAMP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect demographics.
• Prepare patients for examination and review medication lists.
• -administer medications under supervision.
• Perform data entry and maintain medical records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Data entry

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA training program with pharmacology

Tools

CMA/AAMA/NCMA certification

RMA/AMT certification

NRCMA/NAHP certification

Job description

Facility:Wheeler Heart & Vascular: 3800 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1260 Cardiovascular Services SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8AM-4:30PMWork 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 Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), 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 Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:The MA III performs administrative duties that might include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or 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.Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from or Completion of 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.