Medical Assistant III - General 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

20+ hrs/week schedule

Job summary

CoxHealth's Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO is hiring an MA III to perform clerical and patient care tasks under supervision. Duties include phone coverage, scheduling, data entry, vital signs, and preparation for examinations.

The role requires completion of an MA program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, and clinical externship, plus CMA/MA certification and BLS. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a focus on patient safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduated from an MA training program that included pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, med administration basics, and externship.
• CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, or RMA/AAMP certification required.
• Current AHA BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and enter data in medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect demographics and medication information.
• Prepare patients for examinations, clean rooms and equipment, stock supplies.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

MA training program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology

Tools

CoxHealth approved CMA/MA certification programs

Job description

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

Department: 1275 General Surgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F 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.

Honors

• 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

Job Summary

• The MA 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.

Job Requirements

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

• No Prior Experience Required
• 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.
• Required: Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Company Culture

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.

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.