Medical Assistant/Nurse LPN (PC)
Company: Compass Health Network
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are
offering a $1500 sign-on bonus for Medical Assistants; additional
$2500 for Nurses.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and
compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this
happen!The Medical Assistant/Nurse LPN is part of the
person-centered integrated care team and establishes and maintains
effective, professional working relationships with patients and
their representatives and with medical staff. The Medical Assistant
upholds all guidelines set forth in the clinic, maintains strict
patient confidentiality, accepts and upholds patient service and
satisfaction and assists practitioners and physicians in delivering
health care services.This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position.
This candidate will work 3 days a week at the Broadway Bluffs
location and 2 days a week at the Worley location.Responsibilities
include:Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take
patient's histories, vital signs, and document in patient
chartPrepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
and suppliesPerform venipunctures, urinalysis, EKGs and other
procedures as directedAdminister immunizations and other
injectionsPhone in patient prescriptions and document
accordinglyProvide patient education and instructionPrepare and
maintain supplies and equipment, including sterilizationAssist
physicians/nurse practitioners in preparing for minor surgeries and
physicalsAssist with the scheduling of tests and treatmentsScreen
telephone callers for appropriate referral, relay messages and
documents accordinglyMaintain patients' files, records, and other
informationAdhere to standard precautions, as appropriate, i.e.,
use protective barriers, handle and dispose infectious waste
appropriately, proper hand washingFollow CLIA and OSHA
regulationsAssist in maintaining the cleanliness of unit facilities
and equipmentMonitor supply of medical stock, medical supplies, and
laboratory needs or order supplies when necessaryAttend all
training as required by Compass Health, Accreditors and FundersMeet
standards of professional ethical conductAdditional duties as
assigned to meet clinic needsHigh School/GED requiredPractical
Nursing certificate required, if Nurse LPNAt least two (2) years of
equivalent work experience required if a medical assistant
certification is not obtained. Competency review of work experience
must be reviewed by Director of Nursing for Primary Care if the
experience being considered is not as a medical assistantAt least
two (2) years medical office experience preferredKnowledge of
medical office terminology, procedures and equipment
preferredKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
preferredLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Medical Assistant Certification
or LPN or GPN that must pass the MO NCLEX exam within 90 days of
graduation requiredCompass Health Network is a nonprofit health
care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, &
compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family
medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of
care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are
both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community
Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest
ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative
care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve.
Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."Why join us?We
believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here.
Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We
strive to provide a work environment and services that are
inclusive for our patients and our employees.At Compass Health
Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an
organization:Competitive benefitsAdvancement
opportunitiesProfessional developmentLicensure supervisionMentor
opportunitiesTuition reimbursementScholarship programEmployee
Assistance ProgramHeadspace AccessPaid time off & Paid HolidaysNHSC
Loan Repayment ParticipantWe welcome inquiries from qualified
individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated
and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our
vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look
forward to meeting you!*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy;
exclusions may apply.Compass Health is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify
participant.
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