Medical Assistant III - Internal Medicine

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Benefits program

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Administrative/Clinical Assistant for Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO. The role supports providers with scheduling, records, and basic clinical tasks in an ambulatory setting.

The position requires completing a formal MA program with pharmacology, anatomy, and externship. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for success in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduated from an MA training program that included pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration, and externship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and maintain medical records.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories; prepare patients for examination.
• Draw blood and assist with clinical procedures as directed by the provider.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal MA training program with pharmacology and externship

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Facility:Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1273 Internal Medicine SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWork 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:Job SummaryPerform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments & maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.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: 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.