Medical Assistant(MA)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Medicine

Jordan Valley Community Health Center-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Springfield, MO
101-250 employees
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Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare. The Medical Assistant will perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs duties within the scope of practice as defined by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act requiring all nursing care shall be given under the direction of a person licensed by a state regulatory board to prescribe medications and treatments or under the direction of a registered professional nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner. The LPN performs duties for the promotion of health and in the care of persons who are ill, injured, or experiencing alterations in normal health processes.

  • Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implantation of basic preventative, therapeutic, and nursing care of assigned patient as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
  • Assists in data collection on the EMR.
  • Carries out physician orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.
  • Administers medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
  • Maintain and coordinate communication among patient, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
  • Report patient needs/programs and observations regarding patient’s condition to the physician.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patient’s care as evidenced by other department feedback.
  • Participates in staff development programs.
  • Takes direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Participates in continuing education activities and obtains required contact hours.
  • Complies with the Clinic’s infection control policies and procedures which reflects OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Standard to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • 1-3 years relevant clinical experience or current valid medical assistant credentials for MA.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment for MA.
  • Graduation from LPN program and current LPN license for LPN.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment for LPN.
  • Graduation from a medical assistant program for MA.
  • Minimum of one year nursing experience in a Clinic setting for LPN.
  • Community health nursing experience for LPN.
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs.
  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
  • Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance.
  • Pay on Demand Available.
  • Nine paid holidays per year.
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