Medical Assistant (MA)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Express Care

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Jordan Valley Health is hiring a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse for Express Care. The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under a physician’s direction. Administrative work may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and handling billing and insurance coding. Clinical work may include recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs duties within the scope of practice defined by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act. Nursing care is provided under the direction of an authorized prescriber, registered professional nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner, consistent with JVH policies and procedures. The LPN promotes health and cares for people who are ill, injured, or experiencing changes in normal health processes, using specialized skill, judgment, and knowledge. MA hires may be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus; LPN hires may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Sign-on bonus eligibility is limited to new hires and does not extend to rehires. Employees must provide proof of vaccination for flu, hepatitis B, and tuberculosis (TB). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

MA: 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience or current valid medical assistant credentials.
MA: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
LPN: Graduation from an LPN program and a current, unrestricted Missouri LPN license.
LPN: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
All employees must provide proof of vaccination for flu, hepatitis B, and tuberculosis (TB).

Nice To Haves

MA: Graduation from a medical assistant program.
LPN: At least one year of clinical nursing practice in a clinic setting.
LPN: Community health nursing experience.
LPN: Case management experience.

Responsibilities

Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep them neat and clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for physicians.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments or materials, giving injections, or removing sutures.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing.
Use nursing knowledge and skills to provide safe basic preventative, therapeutic, and nursing care, with outcomes documented and observed.
Assist with data collection in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Carry out physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly.
Administer medication accurately, observe patient responses, and document care in the medical record.
Maintain and coordinate communication among patients, staff, and physicians.
Report patient needs and observations about patients’ conditions to the physician.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
Participate in staff development programs.
Take direction and initiate cross-training or additional training to support cross-functional duties and seamless patient care.
Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage with three plan options through UnitedHealthcare’s Choice Plus network, including access to Teladoc telemedicine services.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan.
Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network.
Vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with additional coverage available for purchase.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance options through MetLife.
Pay on demand.
Nine paid holidays per year.
MA sign-on bonus eligibility of $2,500 for new hires; excludes rehires.
LPN sign-on bonus eligibility of $3,000 for new hires; excludes rehires.