LPN / Medical Assistant III - Endocrinology

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth's Cox Surgery Center in Springfield, MO is seeking an LPN or MAIII to perform administrative duties and essential clinical tasks under the direction of a provider. The role includes scheduling, data entry, and maintaining patient records in a busy ambulatory setting.

Clinical duties include taking vital signs, reviewing medication lists, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with blood draws.

Qualifications

• Graduated from MA program including pharmacology, anatomy/physiology and externship, or hold LPN diploma.
• Experience: None required; health care setting preferred.
• Ambulatory clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and data entry in medical records.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories; prepare patients for examination.
• Assist with drawing blood and basic clinical tasks; medication administration as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

MA training program

LPN diploma

Job description

Facility: Cox Surgery Center: 960 E Walnut Lawn, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1201 Endocrinology SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:30-5:00 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)

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

The LPN or MAIII 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.

Job Summary

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

Job Requirements

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: None. 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.

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.