Medical Assistant III: Clinic Care & Admin Specialist

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement with Employer Match

20+ hrs/week schedule

Job summary

CoxHealth's Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO is hiring an MA III to perform clerical and patient care tasks under supervision. Duties include phone coverage, scheduling, data entry, vital signs, and preparation for examinations.

The role requires completion of an MA program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, and clinical externship, plus CMA/MA certification and BLS. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a focus on patient safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduated from an MA training program that included pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, med administration basics, and externship.
• CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, or RMA/AAMP certification required.
• Current AHA BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and enter data in medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect demographics and medication information.
• Prepare patients for examinations, clean rooms and equipment, stock supplies.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

MA training program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology

Tools

CoxHealth approved CMA/MA certification programs

Job description

CoxHealth's Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO is hiring an MA III to perform clerical and patient care tasks under supervision. Duties include phone coverage, scheduling, data entry, vital signs, and preparation for examinations.

The role requires completion of an MA program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, and clinical externship, plus CMA/MA certification and BLS. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a focus on patient safety and efficiency.