Medical Assistant III / LPN - Allergy

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth's Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced LPN to perform administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry, alongside clinical tasks like measuring vital signs and collecting medical information. The role includes medication administration under physician orders and maintaining a clean, stocked clinic environment.

Requirements include MO LPN licensure and graduation from an approved practical nursing program, with strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of state board-accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri (MO).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry ability.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and enter data in medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect demographics and medical information, including medication review.
• Prepare patients for examination, clean rooms and equipment, and stock supplies.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Perform competencies as directed by the department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Data entry

Scheduling

Vital signs

Education

MO LPN license

Practical nursing program graduate

Tools

Computer skills

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