Medical Assistant III - Colorectal Surgery

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant III to support the 1269 Colorectal Surgery SGF team. You will perform administrative duties, take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations and assist with medication administration under supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an MA training program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology and a clinical externship; strong communication and the ability to work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Completion of an MA training program that included pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration and a clinical externship.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Measure and record vital signs; prepare patients for examination and assist with medication administration.
• Stock rooms and supply areas; maintain medical records under supervision.

Skills

Excellent verbal & written comms

Independent & team work

Carry out delegated tasks

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal MA training program with pharmacology & externship

Job description

Facility: Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1269 Colorectal Surgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8:00 am -5:00 pm

Work 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).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job 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 setting

Skills

• 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 skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.