Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III - Pediatric Center

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

24d•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 Healthcare, Women, and Diversity. Forbes also acknowledged CoxHealth as one of the Best Employers for New Grads, and Healthcare Innovation recognized them as a Top Company to Work for in Healthcare. This role is at the Pediatric Center located at 3443 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, on the Day Shift.

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.
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

Performs administrative duties that include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records.
Measures and records vital signs.
Collects demographics and medical information including review of medication list.
Prepares patients for examination.
Cleans rooms and equipment and stocks supplies.
Administers medications as ordered by the physician.
Performs specific competencies as directed by the department.
Carries out delegated tasks under supervision of a provider.
Carries out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversite.