Medical Assistant III - Nephrology - ODS

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant III for the Nephrology SGF department in Springfield, MO. This day-shift role supports physicians with administrative tasks, taking patient vitals, and preparing patients for examinations in a busy ambulatory clinic.

The position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent and completion of an MA training program with pharmacology and externship; CMA/AAMA or equivalent certification is preferred. 40 hours/week, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an MA training program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, and externship.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and enter data in medical records under supervision.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect patient demographics/medication information.
• Prepare patients for examination and clean rooms/equipment; stock supplies.
• Administer medications as needed under supervision.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal MA training program with pharmacology & externship

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth National Building: 3660 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1274 Nephrology SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8:00 am-5:pm

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)
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Job Description:

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.

Education:

• 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.

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.