Medical Secretary - Rheumatology

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Benefits overview

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a diligent, detail-oriented clerical professional to support the Rheumatology department. Responsibilities include typing, filing, ordering supplies, billing charges, and handling department communications with accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and type at least 40 words per minute. A high school diploma is required, with 1-2 years of medical office experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Type a minimum of 40 wpm.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in clerical duties including typing, filing, ordering supplies, charging, and using department computer programs.
• Maintain effective communication, support departmental operations, and implement improvements as needed.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Typing 40 wpm

Office Equipment

Multi-line Phone

Independent Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED within 2 yrs

Tools

Word Processing

Computers

Phone System

Job description

Facility:

Bone and Joint Center: 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1278 Rheumatology SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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), 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