Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care
Saint Francis Healthcare System•Jackson, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs a variety of patient care activities and assists the provider and nursing staff to maintain the highest standard practice of care. They are responsible for restocking of supplies in the work area and maintaining a safe working environment.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical or vocational nursing program (for LPN)
- Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Missouri (for LPN)
- BLS certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent (for MA)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - preferred (for MA)
- Basic computer skills (for MA)
- Skill in taking vital signs
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and public
- Ability to maintain quality control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
- Ability to learn and perform diagnostic testing/procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing
Nice To Haves
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (for MA)
Responsibilities
- Restocking of supplies in the work area
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Skill in taking vital signs
- Skill in taking history
- Patient education and instruction
- Multi-tasking
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public
- Maintaining quality control standards
- Maintaining calm and effective reactions during emergency situations
- Communicating clearly
- Understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions
- Assuming responsibility for professional growth and development
- Learning and efficiently utilizing diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs
- Performing diagnostic testing/procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO)
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year
- Benefit Support through Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Earned Wage Access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
