Medical Secretary - Bariatric Surgery

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Clerical Assistant for the Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO. The role performs a variety of clerical duties to keep the department running smoothly and supports the Bariatric Surgery team with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities include filing, data entry, ordering supplies, answering phones, and using office software. High school diploma required; 1–2 years of medical office experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED within 2 yrs.
• 1-2 Years Medical Office Experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Types a minimum of 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties including typing, filing, ordering supplies.
• Charge and use computer programs to maintain departmental operations.
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisors.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Verbal & written communication

Independent & team work

Word Processing & office equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word Processing

Phone systems

Office equipment

Job description

Facility: Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1283 Bariatric Surgery SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8-5 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).

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week).

Job Description

Proficient in a variety of clerical duties in department including typing, filing, ordering of supplies, charging, use of computer programs, as necessary to maintain departmental operations. Must demonstrate effective communication skills both verbal and written. Makes suggestions, and implements change as necessary to improve the function of the department.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent OR obtain GED within 2 yrs

Experience

• Preferred: 1-2 Years Medical Office Experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Self starter.
• Knowledge of Word Processing, computers, multi-line phone & other office equipment
• Types a minimum of 40 wpm

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• N/A

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? 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.