Medical Assistant(MA)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Practice
Company: Jordan Valley Community Health Center
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Description:MA:*Eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus*LPN:
*Eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus*About 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 communitys 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:MA: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.LPN: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: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
patients condition to the physicianWork collaboratively with other
members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patients 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: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
patients condition to the physician.Work collaboratively with other
members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patients 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.Benefits Overview:Medical and Prescription
Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and
High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network,
covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes
access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.Health Savings Account
(HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with
employer contributions and tax advantages.Flexible Spending Account
(FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs,
allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.Dental and
Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cignas DPPO network and
vision coverage through EyeMeds Insight network.Retirement Plan:
Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match
starting after 30 days of employment.Life and Disability Insurance:
Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the
option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term
disability insurance are also available.Employee Assistance Program
(EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional
challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.Additional
Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident,
hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.Pay on Demand
AvailableHolidays:Nine paid holidays per year.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:Required
Qualifications:1-3 years relevant clinical experience or current
valid medical assistant credentials.Basic Life Support (BLS)
required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment.Preferred
QualificationsGraduation from a medical assistant
program.LPN:Required Qualifications:Graduation from LPN program and
current LPN license.Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain
within first 90 days of employment.Preferred Qualifications:Minimum
of one year nursing experience in a Clinic setting.Community health
nursing experience.by Jobble
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