Medical Assistant III - Cardiovascular Services

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking an MA III to perform administrative and clinical duties in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. You will handle phones, scheduling, data entry, and vital signs collection under supervision.

The role requires MA training with pharmacology, a high school diploma, and certification options such as CMA/MA. Proficiency with EMR is essential, with opportunities to contribute to patient care in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal MA training program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, and clinical externship.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and data entry in medical records under supervision.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect demographics or medical information.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist with daily clinical activities.
• Clean rooms and equipment and stock supplies.
• Administer medications as required under supervision.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team collaboration

Task delegation

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA training program with pharmacology and externship

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth National Building: 3660 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.