LPN / Medical Assistant III

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

Job Summary o Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments & maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.
Education Required : 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.
Experience Required : 3-5 years’ experience
Preferred : Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting
Skills 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
Licensure/Certification/Registration Required : 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.

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.
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Proficient Computer skills
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties
• Scheduling appointments
• Maintaining medical records
• Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories
• Preparing patients for examination
• Drawing blood
• Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversite

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees