Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III - Cardiovascular Srvcs

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The LPN performs administrative duties that include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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.
• None (for MA)
• 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
• Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP (for MA)
• Graduate of an state board accredited practical nursing program (for LPN)
• Current License Practical Nurse or Graduate Practical Nurse active in the state of Missouri

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people (for MA)
• Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting (for MA)
• Previous nursing experience, particularly in outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting (for LPN)
• IV certification in State of Missouri (for LPN)

Responsibilities

• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Data entry in medical records
• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Collecting demographics or medical information including review of medication list
• Preparing patients for examination
• Cleaning rooms and equipment
• Stocking supplies
• Administration of medications
• Performs specific competencies as directed by the department

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED