CoxHealth

Hospital network with clinics and ERs

Medical Assistant 3 - Float Pool CMG

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpringfield, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduation from a formal medical assistant training program that included pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship is required.
One year of primary care experience is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team is required.
Ability to carry out delegated tasks under the supervision of a provider is required.
Computer proficiency is required.
Certification or registration from a CoxHealth-approved certification program is required: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, or RMA/AAMP.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and entering data in medical records under the supervision of a supervisor or physician.
Perform clinical duties, including measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographic and medical information (including reviewing medication lists), preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment, and stocking supplies.
Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Perform specific competencies as directed by the department.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in work involving direct contact with people.
Previous experience in a health care setting, particularly an ambulatory clinic setting.

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807






Department:

1316 Float Pool CMG

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

8AM - 5PM

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), 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:

The Medical Assistant III performs administrative duties that include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the supervision of a supervisor or a physician. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics and medical information including review of medication list, preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment and stocking supplies. This position will involve the administration of medications as ordered by the physician. Performs specific competencies as directed by the department.Education: ▪ Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent ▪ Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship. Experience: ▪ Required: 1 year primary care experience ▪ Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people ▪ Preferred: Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting Skills: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team. • Carry out delegated tasks under supervision of a provider. • Proficient Computer skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.

About the Company

CoxHealth

Hospital network with clinics and ERs

CoxHealth operates as a regional health system with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five emergency rooms, and about 13,000 employees across southwest Missouri. It delivers a wide range of medical treatments and services through its network, coordinating primary, specialty, urgent, and hospital-based care to meet patient needs. The system’s care works by connecting hospitals, clinics, and ERs under one network to provide consistent, accessible health services and care pathways for patients. CoxHealth differentiates itself by being the area leader in health care and community involvement, leveraging a large regional footprint and a strong commitment to community health as part of its mission. Its goal is to improve the health of the communities it serves and to be the best for those who need care.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Springfield, MO
Founded: 1906

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