Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III - Pediatrics

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III works in the Pediatrics department at CoxHealth’s Turner Center in Springfield, Missouri. The schedule is 40 hours per week, 8 AM–5 PM, on the day shift.

The role combines administrative and clinical duties. Administrative work includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, and entering data in medical records. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs; collecting demographic and medical information, including reviewing medication lists; preparing patients for examinations; cleaning rooms and equipment; and stocking supplies. The position also administers medications as ordered by a physician and performs specific competencies as directed by the department.

The posting describes qualifications for both medical assistant and LPN pathways. Medical assistant qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and, effective September 1, 2020, completion of a formal MA training program covering pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, medication-administration basics, and a clinical externship. LPN qualifications include graduation from a state-board-accredited practical nursing program and an active Missouri LPN or Graduate Practical Nurse license. Previous healthcare or nursing experience and Missouri IV certification are preferred as applicable to the pathway.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent for the medical assistant pathway.
• Effective September 1, 2020, completion of a formal MA training program that includes pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, basics of medication administration, and a clinical externship.
• Graduation from a state-board-accredited practical nursing program for the LPN pathway.
• Current active Missouri Licensed Practical Nurse or Graduate Practical Nurse license for the LPN pathway.
• Certification or registration through a CoxHealth-approved program for the medical assistant pathway: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, or RMA/AAMP.
• 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 involving direct contact with people.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly an ambulatory clinic, for the medical assistant pathway.
• Previous nursing experience, particularly in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting, for the LPN pathway.
• Missouri IV certification for the LPN pathway.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and enter data in medical records.
• Measure and record patients’ vital signs.
• Collect demographic and medical information, including reviewing medication lists.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• 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 with employer match

What This Job Offers

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