Clinic LPN/ Medical Assistant III - Orthopedic Hand Surgery

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, and recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group for America’s Greatest Workplaces in various categories. Forbes has acknowledged CoxHealth as one of the Best Employers for New Grads, and Healthcare Innovation has recognized them as a Top Company to Work for in Healthcare. This position is located at the Bone and Joint Center in Springfield, Missouri, within the Orthopedics SGF department.

Requirements

Graduate of an state board accredited practical nursing program
Current License Practical Nurse or Graduate Practical Nurse active in the state of Missouri
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversite.
Proficient Computer skills

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience, particularly in outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting
IV certification in State of Missouri

Responsibilities

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.