Medical Assistant III - Endocrinology

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

CoxHealth's Cox Surgery Center in Springfield, MO seeks a Medical Assistant III to support frontline clinical operations in a busy ambulatory setting.

You will perform administrative tasks, take patient vitals, prepare rooms, review medications, and may administer medications under supervision. A high school diploma and approved MA program completion are required, with certification/registration preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduated from MA training program including pharmacology and externship.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA or CoxHealth approved certification/registration required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments under supervision.
• Measure vital signs and collect demographics and medical info.
• Prepare patients for examination, clean rooms and stock supplies; administer medications.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA training program with pharmacology and externship

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification eligibility

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Facility: Cox Surgery Center: 960 E Walnut Lawn, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1201 Endocrinology SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:30-5:00 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)

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community?

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

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CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.