LPN / Medical Assistant III - Plastic Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO, is hiring an LPN for the Bone and Joint Center. The role performs administrative duties: answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records, alongside clinical tasks.

You will measure vital signs, collect demographics and medication lists, prepare patients for examination, assist with exams, clean rooms, stock supplies, and administer medications as ordered by the physician.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an state board accredited practical nursing program.
• Current Missouri LPN license.
• Outpatient or ambulatory clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and data entry in medical records.
• Measure vital signs, collect demographics, review medications, and prep patients.
• Administer medications as ordered and maintain exam rooms and supplies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

LPN program graduate

Tools

Medical records systems

Job description

Facility:Bone and Joint Center: 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1280 Plastic Surgery SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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