Medical Assistant III - Occupational Medicine

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a Medical Assistant III at Cox North to perform administrative tasks and clinical duties under supervision in a busy ambulatory setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an MA training program with pharmacology and externship, and current CMA/RMA or similar certification is preferred. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a medical assistant training program including pharmacology and anatomy/physiology.
• Externship completed as part of MA training.
• Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved program (CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and perform data entry in medical records under supervision.
• Measure and record vital signs; collect demographics and medication lists; prepare patients for examination; clean rooms and stock supplies.
• Administer medications as directed and assist providers as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Pharmacology basics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal MA training program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration, externship

Tools

EMR data entry

Job description

Facility:Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1017 Occupational Medicine SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8a-5pWork 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 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 settingSkills: 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 skillsLicensure/Certification/Registration: Required:Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.