LPN or Medical Assistant - Clinic Float Pool

St. Francis Medical Center•Cape Girardeau, MO

23h

About The Position

The LPN or Medical Assistant in the Clinic Float Pool performs a variety of patient care activities and assists providers and nursing staff in maintaining the highest standard of care in accordance with state licensure regulations. The role also includes restocking supplies in the work area and maintaining a safe working environment. This is a part-time position of 48 hours per two-week pay period, with benefits. Hours vary Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., three days per week. Candidates may qualify as an LPN or Medical Assistant, with role-specific education, credentials, and skills described in the posting.

Requirements

LPN: Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
LPN: Current license as an LPN in the State of Missouri.
LPN: BLS certification.
LPN: Skills in taking vital signs and history, attention to detail, patient education and instruction, 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 respond calmly and effectively during emergencies.
LPN: Ability to 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 systems, medical records, and other 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 emergency situations.
Medical Assistant: Ability to 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: Responsible for performing specimen collection from patients, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of patient care activities.
Assist providers and nursing staff in maintaining standards of care in accordance with state licensure regulations.
Restock supplies in the work area and maintain a safe working environment.
Take vital signs.
For Medical Assistant duties, perform or learn diagnostic testing and procedures such as x-rays and non-waived testing.
For Medical Assistant duties, collect patient specimens as applicable.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire date, for eligible colleagues.
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
Earned Time Off (ETO), combining vacation, sick, holiday, and personal days into one balance.
Retirement benefits with immediate matching.
Education assistance of 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.