Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III - Pediatrics Ozark

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Ozark, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves both LPN and Medical Assistant III duties within a pediatric clinic setting. The role encompasses administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry into medical records. Clinical responsibilities include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting patient demographics and medical information (including medication list review), preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment, and stocking supplies. A key aspect of this role is the administration of medications as ordered by a physician. The MA III specifically requires graduation from or completion of a formal MA training program that included pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration basics, and a clinical externship. The LPN role requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (for MA III)
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 (for MA III, effective 9/1/20).
Graduate of a state board accredited practical nursing program (for LPN).
Current License Practical Nurse or Graduate Practical Nurse active in the state of Missouri (for LPN).
Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP (for MA III).
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 (for MA III).
Previous experience in a health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting (for MA III).
Previous nursing experience, particularly in outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting (for LPN).
IV certification in State of Missouri (for LPN).

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records.
Measure and record vital signs.
Collect demographics and medical information, including review of medication lists.
Prepare patients for examination.
Clean rooms and equipment.
Stock supplies.
Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Perform specific competencies as directed by the department.
Carry out delegated tasks under the supervision of a supervisor or provider.