LPN Clinic/Medical Assistant III - East Battlefield

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•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 is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the best for those who need us. Our values are safety, compassion, respect, and integrity. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth. The MA III performs administrative duties that might include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or medical information including review of medication list, preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment and stocking supplies. This position will involve the administration of medications. The LPN performs administrative duties that include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records. Clinical duties will include 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. This position will involve the administration of medications as ordered by the physician. Performs specific competencies as directed by the department.

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 (required effective 9/1/20 for MA III).
Graduate of a state board accredited practical nursing program (required for LPN).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Proficient Computer skills.
Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP (required for MA III).
Current License Practical Nurse or Graduate Practical Nurse active in the state of Missouri (required for LPN).

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.
Measure and record vital signs.
Collect demographics and medical information, including review of medication lists.
Prepare patients for examination.
Clean rooms and equipment and stock supplies.
Administer medications.
Carry out delegated tasks under supervision of a supervisor or provider.
Perform specific competencies as directed by the department.