Medical Secretary - Rheumatology

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement

Job summary

CoxHealth’s Bone and Joint Center in Springfield, MO seeks a clerical professional to support the Rheumatology department. The role involves typing, filing, ordering supplies, and using computer systems to maintain smooth operations.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, plus 1–2 years in a medical office, strong communication skills, and ability to work both independently and in a team. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and retirement with employer match.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Preferred: 1–2 years medical office experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute and operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties to support the department, including filing, ordering supplies, and charging in the system.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to coordinate with team members and patients.
• Suggest improvements to department processes and assist in implementing changes.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Typing 40 wpm

Self-starter

Work in teams/independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word Processing

Computers

Multi-line Phone

Job description

Facility:Bone and Joint Center: 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1278 Rheumatology SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8:30 AM - 5:00 PMWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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