Clinic LPN/Medical Assistant III - Family Medical Care Center

LPN/MA III Position

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.

The MA III performs administrative duties that might include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in 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, cleaning rooms and equipment and stocking supplies. This position will involve the administration of medications.

LPN 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

Medical Assistant Education:

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required effective 9/1/20: Graduated from or Completion of a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship.

Experience: Required: None Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people Preferred: Previous experience in health care 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 under supervision of a provider. Proficient Computer skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required:Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved certification program: CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP.