Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III - Pediatrics

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to support the 1210 Pediatrics Primrose outpatient clinic. The position involves administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry, along with clinical tasks like taking vital signs, collecting demographics, and preparing patients for exams.

Responsibilities include administering medications as ordered, assisting providers, and ensuring rooms and supplies are ready.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal MA training program including pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration, and clinical externship.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and data entry in medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect demographics and medical information.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist provider during visits.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Stock supplies and maintain clinical areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal MA training program (pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, med admin, externship)

Tools

Medical office software

Job description

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's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! 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 To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES 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.