LPN or MA - Advanced Orthopedic Specialists

St. Francis Medical Center•Cape Girardeau, MO

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 of 80 hours per two-week pay period. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends. For the LPN option, applicants must graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program and hold an active Missouri LPN license and BLS certification. Relevant skills include taking vital signs and histories, patient education, attention to detail, multitasking, clear communication, and effective working relationships. The LPN must maintain quality-control standards, respond calmly and effectively in emergencies, follow detailed oral and written instructions, pursue professional growth, and learn to use diagnostic equipment, electronic ordering systems, medical records, and common computer programs. For the Medical Assistant option, a high school diploma or equivalent is required. CCMA certification is preferred, and BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. Candidates need vital-sign skills, effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public, the ability to maintain quality standards and respond calmly in emergencies, clear communication, and the ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions. Basic computer skills are required, as is the ability to learn and perform diagnostic testing and procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing.

Requirements

For the LPN option: graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
For the LPN option: hold a current LPN license in Missouri.
For the LPN option: hold BLS certification.
For the LPN option: demonstrate skill in taking vital signs and histories, patient education and instruction, attention to detail, and multitasking.
For the LPN option: establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and the public.
For the LPN option: maintain quality-control standards and respond calmly and effectively during emergencies.
For the LPN option: communicate clearly and understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
For the LPN option: assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
For the LPN option: be able to learn and efficiently use diagnostic equipment, electronic ordering systems, medical records, and common computer programs.
For the MA option: have a high school diploma or equivalent.
For the MA option: obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
For the MA option: demonstrate skill in taking vital signs.
For the MA option: establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
For the MA option: maintain quality-control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
For the MA option: communicate clearly and understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
For the MA option: have basic computer skills.
For the MA option: be able to learn and perform diagnostic testing and procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing.

Nice To Haves

For the MA option: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of patient-care activities.
Assist the provider and nursing staff in maintaining a high standard of care.
Restock supplies in the work area.
Maintain a safe working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire.
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history, combining vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days.
Retirement benefits, including immediate SFHS matching.
Education assistance of up to $5,000 per calendar year for 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.