Licensed Practical Nurse

Medical AssistantFacility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department: 1304 Neurosurgery SGFScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 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:Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments & maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.EducationRequired: Graduated from a formal MA training program that 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.ExperienceRequired: NonePreferred: Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic settingSkillsExcellent 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 skillsLicensure/Certification/RegistrationRequired: 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 Health career Association), NRCMA ( NAHP- National Association for Health Professionals ), OR LPN.