CMA/LPN - Fulton Family Health Associates

University of Missouri Health Care • Fulton, MO

3d • $17 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care at Fulton Family Health. The role includes rooming patients; obtaining and documenting vital signs and medical histories; preparing patients for examinations; assisting providers; administering medications or injections as appropriate; and performing basic clinical tests. The position also supports clinic operations by coordinating patient flow, managing electronic medical record documentation, and communicating with patients and the care team. The team emphasizes warmth, collaboration, and adaptability to provide safe, high-quality care.

The position is based on-site at Fulton Family Health, 2613 Fairway Dr, Fulton, Missouri. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The job description also states that rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather will be required.

Compensation is listed as $16.68–$28.27 per hour for Medical Assistants and $22.14–$34.59 per hour for LPNs, based on experience. Candidates may choose a sign-on bonus or retention rewards. Sign-on bonuses are $1,500 for Medical Assistants and $5,000 for LPNs. Retention rewards are described as up to $15,000, with an additional $5,000 in relocation support for those moving from more than 50 miles away. The posting describes annual retention rewards or student loan repayment of $2,000 per year for up to five years; details are provided during the HR interview.

MU Health Care describes its environment as inspired, hard-working, and collaborative, with opportunities for career growth and support. It is an academic health system with seven hospitals and more than 90 specialty clinics.

Requirements

• For the LPN role: Missouri Board of Nursing LPN licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact multistate LPN licensure. Compact-state LPNs must apply under their new state of residency within 30 days after changing their primary state of residency.
• For the Medical Assistant role: Graduation from a medical assistant education program or two years of medical assistant experience.
• For the Medical Assistant role: Obtain one of the listed certifications within six months: CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), NRCMA (NAHP), or MAC (AMCA).
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 pounds.
• Ability to work around patients who may have contagious illnesses.
• Availability for rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather, as stated in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Additional formal education in a health care field.
• Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record patients’ vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Observe patients, chart observations, and report changes in their conditions.
• Provide quality patient care and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient satisfaction.
• Follow safety, security, and infection-control policies and procedures, and perform tasks to protect patients, coworkers, and self.
• Maintain nursing care standards and departmental criteria aligned with the University of Missouri Health Care mission and goals.
• Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Perform patient-care duties and procedures according to department policy, established protocol, standard of care, or direction from the Charge Nurse.
• Complete unit- or department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.
• Room patients, obtain and document medical histories, assist providers, administer medications or injections as appropriate, perform basic clinical tests, coordinate patient flow, manage electronic medical record documentation, and communicate with patients and the care team.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays.
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.
• Choice of a role-specific sign-on bonus or retention rewards.
• Additional relocation support of $5,000 for eligible candidates moving from more than 50 miles away.
• Retention rewards or student loan repayment of $2,000 per year for up to five years, as described in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed