LPN or MA - Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Saint Francis Healthcare System•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 and maintaining a safe work environment. This is a full-time position of 80 hours per two-week pay period, with typical hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and no weekends or holidays. LPN candidates must graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program and hold a current Missouri LPN license and BLS certification. They should be skilled in taking vital signs, gathering patient history, educating and instructing patients, multitasking, maintaining effective working relationships, and responding calmly to emergencies. The role also requires clear communication, following detailed instructions, commitment to professional growth, and the ability to learn and efficiently use diagnostic equipment, electronic ordering and medical-record systems, and common computer programs. Medical Assistant candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification is preferred. Candidates need vital-sign skills, basic computer skills, effective communication and relationship-building abilities, and the ability to uphold quality standards and respond calmly to emergencies. They must be able to learn and perform diagnostic tests and procedures, such as X-rays and non-waived testing, and collect patient specimens as applicable. Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a mission-centered workplace grounded in compassion, dignity, service, and its Catholic healing ministry. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week are eligible for a Total Rewards package, subject to the stated eligibility terms.

Requirements

LPN: Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
LPN: Hold a current license as an LPN in the State of Missouri.
LPN: Hold BLS certification.
LPN: Skill in taking vital signs, gathering patient history, patient education and instruction, attention to detail, and multitasking.
LPN: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and the public.
LPN: Ability to maintain quality-control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
LPN: Communicate clearly and understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
LPN: Assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
LPN: Ability to learn and efficiently use diagnostic equipment, electronic ordering and medical-record systems, and common computer programs.
Medical Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant: BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Medical Assistant: Skill in taking vital signs.
Medical Assistant: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Medical Assistant: Ability to maintain quality-control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Medical Assistant: Communicate clearly and understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions.
Medical Assistant: Basic computer skills.
Medical Assistant: Ability to learn and perform diagnostic testing and procedures, such as X-rays and non-waived testing.
Medical Assistant: Ability to collect patient specimens as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification.

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 Medical Assistants, perform diagnostic testing and procedures, including X-rays and non-waived testing, as applicable.
For Medical Assistants, collect patient specimens as applicable.

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire date.
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
Earned Time Off based on relevant years of work history; combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days.
Retirement benefits including immediate matching.
Education assistance up to $5,000 per calendar year after one year of service, with the stated graduation condition.
Health Advocate benefit support.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Identity Theft Protection.
Pet Insurance.
Earned Wage Access.