Medical Assistant III - Orhtopedics

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

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant III for administrative and clinical support in an ambulatory clinic in Springfield, MO. The role involves patient intake, vitals, and basic medication administration under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an MA training program with pharmacology basics; clinical externship is preferred. Light duties include room prep, stocking supplies, and phone coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completed formal MA training program including pharmacology and basic medication administration.
• Clinical externship completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Data entry in medical records under supervision.
• Measure and record vital signs and patient demographics.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist with medication administration.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Independent & Teamwork

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

MA Training Program Completed

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1125 Orthopedic Trauma Surgery SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8 AM to 5 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: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.