Medical Assistant III - Plastic Surgery

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth’s Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant III to support front- and back-office operations. You will perform administrative tasks and assist with patient care under supervision, ensuring accurate data entry and patient readiness for exams.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, collecting demographics, reviewing medication lists, preparing patients, cleaning rooms, stocking supplies, and administering medications as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• MA training program covering pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration, and externship completed.
• Certification/Registration CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, or RMA/AAMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and data entry.
• Measure vital signs and collect demographics; review medication lists.
• Prepare patients for exams, clean rooms, stock supplies, and administer medications as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA training program + externship

CMA/AAMA or equivalent certification

Job description

Facility: Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1280 Plastic Surgery SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday 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).

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• Required: Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.

At CoxHealth, we don't just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region's employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we're here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.