Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III - Pediatrics

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Extended benefits

Zusammenfassung

CoxHealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Pediatrics Primrose department in Springfield, MO. The role involves administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry, as well as clinical tasks like taking vital signs, reviewing medical information, and administering medications under physician orders.

The position supports outpatient clinic operations with a day shift, 40 hours per week, and requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal MA training program including pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration, and clinical externship.
• Graduate of a state board accredited practical nursing program required.

Aufgaben

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and data entry in medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs, collect demographics and medical information, review medication list.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician and assist with patient preparation and room setup.

Kenntnisse

Verbal & written comms

Independent & team

Work under supervision

Computer skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

MA training program with externship

Graduate of state board accredited practical nursing program

Jobbeschreibung

Facility:

Turner Center: 1000 E Primrose St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1210 Pediatrics Primrose

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

8 AM- 5 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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 the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation’sTop Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required effective 9/1/20: 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.

Experience

• Required: None
• Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people
• 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 under supervision of a provider.
• Proficient Computer skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required:Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.

Job Description

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.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an state board accredited practical nursing program

Experience

• Preferred: Previous nursing experience, particularly in outpatient or 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: Current License Practical Nurse or Graduate Practical Nurse active in the state of Missouri
• Preferred: IV certification in State of Missouri