Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - LGBTQ & Infectious Disease Clinic
About The Position
This role is open to Certified Medical Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse candidates at the LGBTQ & Infectious Disease Clinic at University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The position is full time, scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week. The Medical Assistant prepares charts and patients, checks vital signs, administers medications and immunizations, collects specimens, assists with minor procedures, maintains electronic medical records, supports providers and team huddles, and educates patients about treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care under registered nurse supervision in a variety of settings. Duties include assessing patients, collecting and documenting data, administering medications and treatments, collaborating with the healthcare team, and following the Missouri State Board of Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- For the Medical Assistant pathway: High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- For the Medical Assistant pathway: CMA, RMA, NRCMA, or CCMA certification required at hire and must be maintained.
- For the Medical Assistant pathway: Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain it before starting.
- For the Medical Assistant pathway: Knowledge of point-of-care testing (POCT), immunizations, and injections.
- For the Medical Assistant pathway: Strong problem-solving, organization, time-management, and customer-service skills; comfortable using Microsoft applications and EMR systems.
- For the Medical Assistant pathway, if the role requires X-ray functions: Radiology training through the Medical Assistant program or a validated competency checklist.
- For the LPN pathway: Graduation from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- For the LPN pathway: Current practical nurse license in Missouri.
- For the LPN pathway: Basic Life Support certification (BCLS).
Responsibilities
- Prepare charts and patients for visits and check vital signs.
- Administer medications and immunizations, collect specimens, and assist with minor procedures such as wound care and suture removal.
- Maintain patient records in the electronic medical records system.
- Support providers, participate in team huddles, and help keep clinic operations running smoothly.
- Educate patients about treatment plans, new medications, and follow-up care.
- Provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Perform patient assessments, collect patient data, and document care.
- Administer medications and treatments and document them according to applicable protocols.
- Collaborate and communicate with the healthcare team.
- Perform duties in accordance with the Missouri State Board of Nurse Practice Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
