Medical Secretary - Colorectal Surgery

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth’s Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO is seeking a clerical associate to support the Colorectal Surgery department. The role involves typing, filing, ordering supplies, charging, and handling routine office operations.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Preferred candidates have 1–2 years in a medical office, a high school diploma or GED, and a typing speed of 40 wpm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; GED within 2 years if not currently held.
• Preferred 1–2 years of medical office experience.
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in the department to maintain operations; includes filing, ordering supplies, charging, and data entry.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication; work both independently and in teams.
• Support the department with routine tasks and use of standard office equipment.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Communication skills

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word Processing

Phone systems

Job description

Facility

Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1269 Colorectal Surgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

M-F 8:30-5:00

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth Information

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

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