Medical Assistant (MA)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Practice

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. It provides primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services, working with community partners to expand access to quality care. The Medical Assistant (MA) performs administrative and clinical duties under a physician’s direction. Administrative work may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and handling billing and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical work may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing duties within the scope of practice defined by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and under the direction of an authorized prescriber, registered professional nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner. The LPN provides care that promotes health and supports people who are ill, injured, or experiencing changes in normal health processes. MA sign-on bonus eligibility is $2,500, and LPN sign-on bonus eligibility is $3,000. Sign-on bonuses are limited to new hires and do not extend to rehires. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Employees must provide proof of vaccination for influenza, Hepatitis B, and tuberculosis (TB).

Requirements

MA: 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience or current valid medical assistant credentials.
MA: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; it must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
LPN: Graduation from an LPN program.
LPN: Current, unrestricted Missouri LPN license.
LPN: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; it must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Employees must provide proof of vaccination for influenza, Hepatitis B, and tuberculosis (TB).

Nice To Haves

MA: Graduation from a medical assistant program.
LPN: At least one year of nursing experience in a clinic setting.
LPN: Community health nursing 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.
Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments or materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing.
Provide basic preventative, therapeutic, and nursing care safely, with positive patient care outcomes documented or observed.
Assist with data collection in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Carry out physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly.
Administer medications accurately, observe patient responses, and document care.
Coordinate communication among patients, staff, and physicians and report patient needs and changes in condition to the physician.
Collaborate with other 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

MA sign-on bonus eligibility of $2,500 and LPN sign-on bonus eligibility of $3,000, for new hires only and not rehires.
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 and 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 at no cost, with additional coverage available for purchase.
Long-term and short-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.