Medical Secretary - OBGYN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; 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 clerical assistant to support the OBGYN department. The role includes typing, filing, ordering supplies, charging, and using various computer programs to keep the department running smoothly.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication. A 40-hour work week is standard, with day shifts, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in clerical duties including typing, filing, ordering supplies, charging, and use of departmental computer programs.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Makes suggestions and implements changes to improve departmental function.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental operations with clerical duties such as typing, filing, ordering supplies, charging, and using computer programs.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members and patients as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements by suggesting and implementing changes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Office software

Typing 40 WPM

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Word Processing

Office equipment

Multiline phones

Job description

Facility

Turner Center: 1000 E Primrose St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1264 OBGYN FDC

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

8:00 AM -5 :00 PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

About 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. 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)

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

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