Medical Secretary - Orthopedic Trauma

@ L.E. Cox Medical Centers
L.E. Cox Medical Centersl.e.coxmedicalcenters.com

Medical Secretary - Orthopedic Trauma

Springfield, MO
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

CoxHealth serves 25 counties across Missouri and Arkansas, offering excellent healthcare and recognition. This role supports orthopedic trauma department with clerical duties, communication, and organization, ensuring smooth department operations.

Requirements

  • Typing 40+ words per minute
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of computers and office equipment

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED within 2 years
  • 1-2 years medical office experience preferred

Full job description

Facility:

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






Department:

1125 Orthopedic Trauma Surgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8 AM to 5 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), 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
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