Medical Assistant III - Float Pool CMG

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant III to perform administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry, under supervision of a supervisor or physician. Clinical duties include measuring vital signs, collecting demographics and medication lists, preparing patients for examination, and stocking supplies.

The role may involve administration of medications as ordered, cleaning rooms, and completing assigned competencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Graduated from an MA training program including pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration, and clinical externship.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: answering phones, scheduling appointments, data entry in medical records.
• Clinical duties: measuring vital signs, collecting demographics and medication lists, preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and stocking supplies.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Performs competencies as directed by department.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Task delegation under supervision

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

MA training program with pharmacology

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1316 Float Pool CMG Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8AM - 5PM 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)

Job 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

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.