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CoxHealth hires Clinical Medical Assistants across its Springfield-area clinics and specialty practices, supporting physicians with both clinical and administrative duties. The health system has a track record of sponsoring international workers in this role through employment-based and OPT pathways, making it a realistic target for visa-dependent candidates in healthcare.
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Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1279 Sports Medicine 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), 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 MA III performs administrative duties that might include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or 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.
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from or Completion of a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship.
Experience:
- Required: None
- 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.
Facility:
Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1279 Sports Medicine 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), 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 MA III performs administrative duties that might include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or 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.
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from or Completion of a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship.
Experience:
- Required: None
- 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.
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Verify Your Credentials Match Missouri Requirements
CoxHealth typically requires CMA certification from AAMA or RMA from AMT for clinical roles. Confirm your credential is recognized in Missouri before applying, since an unrecognized certification can stall both the offer and any subsequent visa filing.
Target CoxHealth Clinics With High Turnover
CoxHealth operates dozens of outpatient clinics across the Springfield metro. Specialty practices in family medicine and pediatrics tend to post Clinical Medical Assistant openings more consistently, so filtering by department gives you better odds than applying broadly.
Use Migrate Mate to Identify Active CoxHealth Openings
CoxHealth posts Clinical Medical Assistant roles across multiple platforms and they fill quickly. Use Migrate Mate to surface current openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, so you are applying to roles where international candidates are actively considered.
Ask About TN Eligibility If You Hold Canadian or Mexican Citizenship
CoxHealth sponsors TN visas, which can be a faster path for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying healthcare roles. Confirm with the recruiter whether the specific Clinical Medical Assistant position qualifies under the TN Medical/Allied Professional category before accepting.
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Find Clinical Medical Assistant at CoxHealth JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does CoxHealth sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Medical Assistants?
CoxHealth's primary sponsorship pathways for Clinical Medical Assistants are employment-based Green Card categories (EB-2 and EB-3) rather than H-1B. The H-1B is typically reserved for roles requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, and most Clinical Medical Assistant positions are classified below that threshold. If you are on F-1 OPT, CoxHealth may support an EB petition as your OPT nears expiration.
Which visa types does CoxHealth commonly use for Clinical Medical Assistant roles?
CoxHealth sponsors F-1 OPT and CPT for students in clinical or medical assisting programs, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying healthcare roles, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term sponsorship. The right pathway depends on your current status, degree level, and citizenship. TN is often the fastest route for eligible candidates already in the role.
What qualifications does CoxHealth expect for Clinical Medical Assistant positions?
CoxHealth typically looks for certification from the AAMA (CMA) or AMT (RMA), along with hands-on experience in clinical settings such as taking vitals, administering injections, and managing patient intake. Missouri does not require state licensure for medical assistants, but national certification strengthens your application significantly. Experience in outpatient or specialty clinic environments is an advantage, particularly in family medicine or pediatrics.
How do I apply for Clinical Medical Assistant jobs at CoxHealth?
Start by browsing open Clinical Medical Assistant positions on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship eligibility so you can focus on roles where international candidates are considered. When you apply directly through CoxHealth's careers portal, specify your visa status clearly in the application. Reaching out to a CoxHealth clinic recruiter directly after submitting can also help your application move faster in competitive hiring cycles.
How do I estimate the timeline from job offer to starting work at CoxHealth on a sponsored visa?
For F-1 OPT, you can typically begin working within days of your EAD arriving, assuming CoxHealth has verified your work authorization through E-Verify. For an EB-3 Green Card pathway, expect the PERM labor certification with DOL alone to take six months or more before USCIS petition filing even begins. TN visas for Canadian citizens can be approved at the border in a single day with the right documentation, making that the fastest timeline if you qualify.
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