LTC Medicare MA/LPN

OCH • Springfield, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ozarks Community Hospital is seeking a Long Term Care Medicare Wellness Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Medical Home Department within the Evergreen Clinic in Springfield, Missouri. The position works collaboratively with the primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team to identify Medicare patients appropriate for Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and carry out guided processes to complete those visits.

The role assesses healthcare needs requiring additional primary care follow-up, helps patients schedule appropriate follow-up, and connects patients with community resources. It serves as a patient advocate and helps identify opportunities to improve service delivery. The position requires expertise in the nursing process and critical thinking to plan and coordinate care, and accountability for direct and indirect patient care for designated patient populations. All work must align with established standards of practice, the hospital’s mission and goals, and its Employee Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; recertification is required before expiration throughout employment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Motor vehicle driving record background check during onboarding and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a Telemetry course.
• Clinic experience.
• At least one year of outpatient-setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify Medicare patients appropriate for Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs).
• Carry out guided processes to complete AWVs.
• Assess healthcare needs that require additional follow-up by the primary care provider.
• Assist patients in scheduling appropriate follow-up.
• Connect patients with relevant community resources.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Help identify and improve service delivery.
• Plan and coordinate care using the nursing process and critical-thinking skills.
• Provide and be accountable for direct and indirect patient care for designated patient populations.
• Work in collaboration with the primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team.
• Follow established standards of practice, the hospital’s mission and goals, and the Employee Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to plan terms.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off earned on an accrual basis beginning on the first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED