LPN Clinic/Medical Assistant III -- Family Medical Care Center

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated LPNs and MA IIIs to join their team. In this vital role, you will perform both administrative and clinical duties, including scheduling appointments, measuring vital signs, and administering medications under supervision. The organization is recognized for its commitment to workplace excellence and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. With a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Career Ladder Bonus

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state board-accredited practical nursing program required.
• High School Diploma with formal MA training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties like scheduling and data entry.
• Measure and record vital signs and administer medications.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Computer Skills

Education

Graduate of a state board-accredited practical nursing program

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Medical Records Software

Job description

Summary

About Us

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 by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible

Job Summary --LPN

The LPN performs administrative duties that might include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or 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. Depending on location and training the LPN may draw blood or perform waived testing on specimens, or initiate and participate in IV fluid administration if IV certified in Missouri.

Job Requirements--LPN

• Education
  • Required: Graduate of a 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
  • Required: Must obtain American Heart Association BLS within 90 days of hire
  • Preferred: IV certification in State of Missouri

Job Summary—MA III

Perform administrative duties that might include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or medical information including review of medication list, preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment and stocking supplies. Depending on location and training, the MA III may draw blood or perform waived testing on specimens. This position will involve the administration of medications.

Job Requirements—MA III

• Education
  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Graduated from 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:Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire
  • Required:Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP