Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III - Hulston Cancer Center

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III works in the Breast Surgeons department at Hulston Cancer Center. The role performs administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and entering data in medical records. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographic and medical information, reviewing medication lists, preparing patients for examinations, cleaning rooms and equipment, and stocking supplies. The position includes administering medications as ordered by a physician and performing department-directed competencies. Duties are carried out under the supervision or oversight of a supervisor or provider, as applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent for the Medical Assistant III role.
• Completion of or graduation from a formal Medical Assistant training program that included pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, medication-administration basics, and a clinical externship; required effective September 1, 2020.
• Certification or registration through a CoxHealth-approved program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, or RMA/AAMP.
• Graduate of a state board-accredited practical nursing program for the LPN role.
• Current Missouri Licensed Practical Nurse license or active Graduate Practical Nurse status.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to carry out delegated tasks under supervision or provider oversight.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in work involving direct contact with people.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly an ambulatory clinic, for the Medical Assistant III role.
• Previous nursing experience, particularly in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting, for the LPN role.
• Missouri IV certification.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Enter data in medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Collect demographic and medical information, including reviewing medication lists.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Clean rooms and equipment and stock supplies.
• Administer medications as ordered by a physician.
• Perform specific competencies as directed by the department.
• Carry out delegated tasks under supervision or provider oversight.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Additional benefits are available to employees working 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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