LPN/MA III Pulmonology Clinic
Springfield, Missouri
Posted Sep 8
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- LPN
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About this role
Facility
Wheeler Heart & Vascular: 3800 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1262 Pulmonology SGF
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
8am to 5pm
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 Profile Summary 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. Job Description
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.
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
Sourced from CoxHealth’s careers page.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
Place
- City
- Springfield, Missouri
- Median rent
- $964/mo
- Local household income
- $49,311/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Springfield area index 88.6, where 100 is the national average.
Springfield sits in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, blending Midwestern ease with easy access to outdoor recreation. Home to Missouri State University and a growing healthcare sector, it offers a relaxed pace with everyday urban conveniences for nurses seeking a balanced lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The system operates multiple facilities, including CoxHealth South located at 3801 S National Ave in Springfield, Missouri. The job description focuses on a critical care…
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