Medical Assistant III / LPN - Endocrinology

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a provider. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.

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.
None (preferred previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting)
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
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 and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider.
Scheduling appointments
Maintaining medical records
Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories
Preparing patients for examination
Drawing blood