Medical Assistant III - Float Pool CMG

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision & Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant III to support ambulatory clinic operations in Springfield, Missouri.

The role includes administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records, under supervision of a physician.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Data entry in medical records under supervision.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Collect demographics and medical information including review of medication list.
• Prepare patients for examination and clean rooms and equipment.
• Stock supplies and prepare for procedures.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent and team collaboration

Carry out delegated tasks

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Formal MA training program

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1316 Float Pool CMGScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8AM - 5PMWork 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 Medical Assistant III performs administrative duties that include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the supervision of a supervisor or a physician. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics and 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 as ordered by the physician. Performs specific competencies as directed by the department.Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship. Experience: Required: 1 year primary care experience 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.