Medical Assistant III / LPN - Allergy

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is hiring an LPN for the Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO. This 40-hour, day-shift outpatient role combines administrative duties with direct patient care in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, vital signs, medication administration, and assisting providers. Missouri license as Practical Nurse required; IV certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from a state board–accredited practical nursing program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current MO Practical Nurse license; IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and enter data in medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect demographics; review medications.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist during exams.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician; perform delegated tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Delegation of tasks

Computer skills

Education

Practical nursing program

Job description

Facility

Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1268 Allergy SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

Varied

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 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