Medical Assistant(MA) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics

Jordan Valley Community Health Center

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple : Improve our community's health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant will perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs duties within the scope of practice as defined by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act requiring all nursing care shall be given under the direction of a person licensed by a state regulatory board to prescribe medications and treatments or under the direction of a registered professional nurse, physician, or nurse practitioner. The LPN performs duties for the promotion of health and in the care of persons who are ill, injured, or experiencing alterations in normal health processes.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for both the Medical Assistant and the Licensed Practical Nurse include :

MA :

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implantation of basic preventative, therapeutic, and nursing care of assigned patient as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
• Assists in data collection on the EMR.
• Carries out physician orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.
• Administers medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
• Report patient needs / programs and observations regarding patient's condition to the physician.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Participates in staff development programs.
• Takes direction and initiate actions (cross / additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participates in continuing education activities and obtains required contact hours.

LPN :

Benefits Overview

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Health Requirements

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

MA :

Preferred Qualifications :

LPN :

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