LPN or MA - Advanced Orthopedic Specialists
St. Francis Medical Center•Cape Girardeau, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
This opening may be filled with a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physician/nurse practitioner and nurses with day to day operations. Responsible for supplies in work area and maintaining a safe working environment. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs a variety of patient care activities and assists the provider and nursing staff to maintain the highest standard practice of care in accordance with state licensure regulations. They are responsible for restocking of supplies in the work area and maintaining a safe working environment.
Requirements
- MA: High School Diploma or equivalent-required
- MA: BLS Certification
- MA: Skill in taking vital signs
- MA: Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and public
- MA: Ability to maintain quality control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- MA: Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
- MA: Basic computer skills-required
- MA: Ability to learn and perform diagnostic testing/procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing
- LPN: Graduate from an accredited school of practical or vocational nursing program.
- LPN: Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Missouri.
- LPN: Current CPR certification.
- LPN: Skill in taking vital signs, history, attention to detail, patient education and instruction, and multi-tasking.
- LPN: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public.
- LPN: Ability to maintain quality control standard and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations.
- LPN: Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions.
- LPN: Assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
- LPN: Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs.
Nice To Haves
- MA: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)-preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physician/nurse practitioner and nurses with day to day operations.
- Responsible for supplies in work area and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Performs a variety of patient care activities and assists the provider and nursing staff to maintain the highest standard practice of care in accordance with state licensure regulations.
- Responsible for restocking of supplies in the work area and maintaining a safe working environment.
- 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.
- Skill in taking vital signs, history, attention to detail, patient education and instruction, and multi-tasking.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standard and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions.
- Assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
- Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance benefits 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
