LPN / Medical Assistant III - Plastic Surgery

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Plastic Surgery SGF. The role includes administrative duties—answering phones, scheduling appointments, data entry—and clinical tasks such as measuring vital signs and reviewing patient medication lists.

You will prepare patients for examinations, assist with room cleaning and stocking, and administer medications as ordered by physicians. MO LPN license required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of state board accredited practical nursing program.
• Current MO LPN license or active Graduate Practical Nurse status.
• Preferred outpatient/ambulatory clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and enter data in medical records.
• Measure vital signs and collect patient demographics and medication lists.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist with room cleaning and stocking.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent and team work

Task delegation

Computer literacy

Education

Practical nursing diploma

Job description

Facility

Bone and Joint Center: 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1280 Plastic Surgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 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)

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