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

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

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About The Position

Jordan Valley Health is hiring a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse for Express Care. The role supports healthcare delivery in underserved communities. The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative work may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and handling billing and coding information for insurance. 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 provides nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and under the direction of an appropriately licensed professional. The LPN provides care to people who are ill, injured, or experiencing changes in normal health processes, in accordance with Jordan Valley Health policies and procedures. MA hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and LPN hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Bonus eligibility is limited to new hires and does not extend to rehires. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Employees must provide proof of vaccination for flu, Hepatitis B, and tuberculosis (TB).

Requirements

MA: 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience or current valid medical assistant credentials.
MA and LPN: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
LPN: Graduation from an LPN program.
LPN: Current, unrestricted Missouri LPN license.

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 signs, test results, and other information in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients 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, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments or materials, giving injections, or removing sutures.
Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing.
Use nursing knowledge and skills to provide safe basic preventative, therapeutic, and nursing care to assigned patients.
Assist with data collection in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Carry out physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly.
Administer medications accurately and observe and document patient responses.
Coordinate communication among patients, staff, and physicians.
Report patient needs and observations about patient condition to the physician.
Work collaboratively with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
Participate in staff development and continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
Take direction and initiate cross-training or additional training to support cross-functional duties and seamless patient care.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, with three plan options through UnitedHealthcare’s Choice Plus network.
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 beginning after 30 days of employment.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with optional additional coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling and crisis intervention.
Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on demand.
Nine paid holidays per year.
Sign-on bonus: $2,500 for MA hires and $3,000 for LPN hires, subject to eligibility limitations.