LPN or MA - Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

St. Francis Medical Center•Cape Girardeau, MO

10d

About The Position

The LPN or Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities and assists providers and nursing staff in maintaining a high standard of care. The role also includes restocking supplies in the work area and maintaining a safe working environment. This is a full-time position in Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The position is 80 hours per two-week pay period and includes benefits. For the LPN track, applicants must graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program, hold a current Missouri LPN license, and have BLS certification. Relevant skills include taking vital signs and histories, patient education, attention to detail, multitasking, communication, maintaining effective working relationships, responding calmly in emergencies, and learning diagnostic equipment and electronic systems. For the MA track, a high school diploma or equivalent is required. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification is preferred. The role requires vital-sign skills, effective communication and working relationships, basic computer skills, the ability to learn diagnostic testing and procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing, and specimen collection as applicable.

Requirements

LPN track: Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
LPN track: Current Missouri LPN license.
LPN track: BLS certification.
LPN track: Skills in taking vital signs and histories, patient education and instruction, attention to detail, and multitasking.
LPN track: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and the public.
LPN track: Ability to maintain quality-control standards and react calmly and effectively during emergencies.
LPN track: Clear communication and ability to understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
LPN track: Ability to assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
LPN track: Ability to learn and efficiently use diagnostic equipment, electronic ordering systems, medical records, and common computer programs.
MA track: High school diploma or equivalent.
MA track: BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
MA track: Skill in taking vital signs.
MA track: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
MA track: Ability to maintain quality-control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
MA track: Clear communication and ability to understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
MA track: Basic computer skills.
MA track: Ability to learn and perform diagnostic testing and procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing.
MA track: Perform specimen collection from patients as applicable.

Nice To Haves

MA track: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of patient care activities.
Assist providers and nursing staff in maintaining a high standard of care.
Restock supplies in the work area.
Maintain a safe working environment.
For the MA role, perform specimen collection from patients as applicable.
For the MA role, learn and perform diagnostic testing and procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision, available the first of the month after hire.
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
Earned Time Off (ETO), combining vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance.
Retirement benefits with immediate SFHS matching.
Education assistance up to $5,000 per calendar year for colleagues with one year of service, after graduation.
Benefit Support through Health Advocate.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Identity Theft Protection.
Pet Insurance.
Earned Wage Access.