Medical Secretary FDC - Orthopedics

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a detail-oriented clinic administrative clerk for the Orthopedics SGF department. The role supports clerical duties, handles calls, files, and supplies, and ensures smooth departmental operations during the day shift.

Minimum requirement is a high school diploma (or GED) with 1–2 years medical office experience; strong typing (40 wpm) and solid communication skills are essential; a team-based, independent work style is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED within 2 years.
• 1–2 years medical office experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Knowledge of word processing, computers, multi-line phones and office equipment.
• Typing speed of at least 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in clerical duties including typing, filing, ordering supplies, charging, and using department computer programs to maintain operations.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing; contributes ideas to improve department function.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Word processing

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED within 2 years

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1277 Orthopedics SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

8:30-5 pm

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth

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.

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

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