LPN / Medical Assistant III - Neurosurgery

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

3d • 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 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care, Greatest Workplaces for Women, and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Forbes has acknowledged CoxHealth as one of the Best Employers for New Grads, and Healthcare Innovation has listed them among the Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare. This position is within the Neurosurgery department at CoxHealth South.

Requirements

• Graduated from a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship, OR graduated with an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma.
• Certification from a program recognized by CoxHealth - CMA (AAMA – American Association of Medical Assistants) OR RMA (AMT – American Medical Technologist, or American Association of Medical Personnel) OR NCMA (NCCT - National Center for Competency Testing), CCMA (NHA - National Health career Association), NRCMA (NAHP- National Association for Health Professionals ), OR LPN.
• Must obtain American Heart Association BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversite.
• Proficient Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a provider.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories.
• Preparing patients for examination.
• Drawing blood.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match
• Retirement Plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree