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CoxHealth

Medical Assistant III/Clinic LPN

CoxHealth, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States,


SummaryBest in Class Work Environment

5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work

America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 – Newsweek

Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 – Newsweek

Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 – Newsweek

Best Employers for New Grads 2023 – Forbes

Best Employers by State – Missouri – 2023 – Forbes

Benefits

Up to $6,000 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 SummaryThe Medical Assistant III for CoxHealth Center Harrison performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, reviewing inventory for expired supplies, documenting data in Electronic Health Records & maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.Job Requirements

Education

Required : Graduated from a formal, IN-PERSON 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.

Experience

Required : None

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 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 SummaryThe 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