Medical Assistant III - Orhtopedics

coxhealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

20+ hrs/week

Job summary

CoxHealth South, Springfield, MO, is seeking a Medical Assistant III to perform administrative duties under supervision and assist with clinical tasks in an ambulatory setting.

The role includes answering phones, scheduling, data entry, vital signs, patient prep, room sanitation, and medication administration. Certification and CMA/NCCT-like credentials are preferred but not always required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Completion of a formal MA training program covering pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration and externship.
• Experience in ambulatory/healthcare setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Data entry in medical records under supervision.
• Measure and record vital signs and prepare patients for examination.
• Administer medications as directed and maintain clean, stocked exam rooms.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Teamwork

Task Delegation

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalen

MA Training Program (pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, med administration, externship)

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1125 Orthopedic Trauma Surgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8 AM to 5 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Company Overview:

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.

Workplace 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:

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.