Medical Assistant III/Clinic LPN - Ozark Super Clinic - Pediatrics - Cox Health

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Benefits

• Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus 40 hours of front-loaded Time Off.
• Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
  • No cost eCare visits
  • Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
• Retirement with employer match up to 5%
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
• CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts

Job Summary

A Medical Assistant III for CoxHealth Ozark Pediatrics assists with providing physical, emotional and social health care to children from birth to young adulthood under the direction of a provider. A Medical Assistant III performs administrative duties that include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in a medical records under the direct supervision of a supervisor or provider.  Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics or medical information including review of medication list, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood as directed by provider, VFC coordinator, knowledge of pharmacy and insurance ordering in the event of the LPN’s absence, vaccine temperature logs, cleaning rooms and equipment and stocking supplies.  This position will involve the administration of medications.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Graduated from a formal, IN-PERSON MA training programthat 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 healthcare 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 Healthcareer Association), NRCMA (NAHP- National Association for Health Professionals ),  OR LPN.
  • Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days

 LPN Job Summary

The clinic nurse assesses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records, and assists the physician with office procedures as needed. This nurse will administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients of various age groups. The clinic nurse may advise patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management as needed.

 LPN Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
• Experience
  • Required: at least 1 year of experience in similar field
• Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates effective knowledge of scope of practice
  • Exhibits valuable time management skills
  • Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: Missouri LPN license and IV Certification
  • Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days