Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Lakewood Specialty Clinic
About The Position
This role is open to Certified Medical Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse candidates at the Specialty Clinic at UH Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The position supports patient care and clinic operations in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Medical Assistants prepare patients and charts, take vital signs, administer medications and immunizations, collect specimens, and assist with minor procedures such as wound care and suture removal. They maintain patient records in the electronic medical records system, support providers and team huddles, help the clinic run smoothly, and educate patients about treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care. Licensed Practical Nurses deliver nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse in settings that include acute care, long-term care, home health, and ambulatory care. They assess patients, collect and document data, administer medications and treatments according to protocols, collaborate with the healthcare team, and perform duties in accordance with the Missouri State Board of Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Medical Assistant candidates must hold a Certified Medical Assistant credential (CMA, RMA, NRCMA, or CCMA) at hire and maintain it.
- Medical Assistant candidates must have current BLS certification or be able to obtain it before starting.
- Knowledge of point-of-care testing (POCT), immunizations, and injections.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Comfort with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records systems.
- If X-ray functions are required, Medical Assistant candidates must have radiology training from their Medical Assistant program or a validated competency checklist.
- LPN candidates must graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- LPN candidates must hold a current practical nurse license in Missouri.
- LPN candidates must be certified in Basic Life Support (BCLS).
Responsibilities
- Prepare patient 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 clinic operations run 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 and document medications and treatments in accordance with protocols.
- Collaborate and communicate with the healthcare team.
- Perform duties in alignment 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
