Putnam - Full Time - 12.17.2025

MVHC•Zanesville, OH

16d•Onsite

About The Position

MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for an LPN/MA/MST to join our Addiction Services Team in Zanesville! Thank you for your interest in Muskingum Valley Health Centers and for considering MVHC as your next career path! At MVHC, we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated, constantly learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year. We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do, consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career! We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. General Summary: Administers skilled direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients according to the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse. Adheres to universal precautions and is compliant with infection control policies. Carries out job requirements as delegated by and with the supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma
Completion of an accredited educational program for Practical Nurse and current non-restricted Ohio LPN license
Completion of an approved pharmacology course
Current CPR certification required
Up to date immunizations as required by MVHC
Good written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Pleasant phone etiquette

Responsibilities

Adheres to Personnel Policies
Maintains patient flow as directed
Prepares examination room for patients and providers
Obtains patient history
Administers medications within scope
Performs routine patient procedures (vital signs, routine lab work, anthropometrics) as per nursing/provider direction or as by protocols
Assists with patient care tasks and procedures, i.e. pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
Reinforces Patient Education
Assists provider with obtaining informed consent
Schedules consults, tests, referrals and obtains prior authorization
Prepares patients for diagnostics tests; collects and labels specimens, completes POC testing and daily quality controls
Participates in Quality improvement activities that include identifying clinical problems, participates in quality improvement teams and evaluating effectiveness of program improvements
Performs equipment checks and calibrations
Administers screening tests under the direction of medical providers and nurses
Assist patient as needed, responding promptly to patient calls and requests
Assists in organizing medical information as needed prior to the patient visit
Cleans, sanitize, and sterilizes instruments, equipment and exam room as required
Calls in prescriptions accurately and timely; prepares prescription refills in the EHR
Answers telephone, makes same day appointments and takes messages for nurses and doctors.
Tracks imaging and lab results
Maintains supplies in exam rooms, inventories, and restocks usable items; washes, wraps and sterilizes instruments as required
Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area and stocks clinical areas
Orders supplies
Maintains refrigerator temperature log
Adheres to center infection control policies
Actively participates in quality improvement
Maintains accurate documentation in medical records and performs documentation in the patient room
Participates in staff meetings as required
Precepts new staff
Strict adherence to confidentiality of all information related to all patients and organizational information
Performs other job-related tasks as directed
Assist the patient in obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and a health savings account option for those who qualify.
All insurance benefits are available for both employee and family, regardless of what a spouse may be offered through his/her employer.
401k with employer match for those who qualify.
Paid time off plus seven paid holidays per year for those who qualify.
Employer paid life insurance.
Life insurance voluntary benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Educational Assistance Program for those who qualify.
Access to Credit Union.
Wellness program: Ability to earn an insurance premium reduction for those who qualify.
Fitness membership monthly stipend.