Medical Assistant III - Colorectal Surgery

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

Job summary

The MA III at Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO provides administrative and clinical support in a fast-paced ambulatory setting under supervision. Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling, data entry in medical records, vital signs, preparing patients, and stocking supplies.

Assist with medications and ensure smooth clinic operations. Required education includes a high school diploma or equivalent and formal MA training with pharmacology and externship; CoxHealth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Graduated from or completion of a formal MA training program including pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, basics of medication administration and externship.
• Certification or Registration from CoxHealth approved programs: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments and perform data entry in medical records under supervision.
• Measure and record vital signs; collect demographics and medication lists.
• Prepare patients for examination; maintain exam rooms and stock supplies.
• Assist with medication administration and ensure conflict-free dosing under provider supervision.
• Collaborate with the team to support efficient clinic operations in ambulatory setting.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independence and teamwork

Carry out delegated tasks

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal MA training program (pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, med administration, externship)

Tools

CMA/AAMA Certification

RMA/AMT Certification

CCMA/NHA Certification

NRCMA/NAHP Certification

NCMA/NCCT Certification

RMA/AAMP Certification

Job description

Facility:Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1269 Colorectal Surgery SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8:00 am -5:00 pmWork 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.