Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III - Pediatric Center

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at the Pediatric Center involves both administrative and clinical duties. Administrative tasks include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry into medical records. Clinical duties encompass measuring and recording vital signs, collecting patient demographics and medical information (including medication lists), preparing patients for examinations, cleaning rooms and equipment, and stocking supplies. The role also includes administering medications as ordered by a physician and performing other department-directed competencies. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, carry out delegated tasks under supervision, and possess proficient computer skills.

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 experience)
Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.
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.
Proficient Computer skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records.
Perform clinical duties including 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.
Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Perform specific competencies as directed by the department.
Carry out delegated tasks under supervision of a provider.
Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversite.