Medical Assistant or LPN GI Clinic
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Job Location:
Joplin, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Medical Assistants (MA) in the medical office setting supports providers by delivering direct and indirect patient care in a professional courteous and efficient manner. The MA may assist with clinical procedures maintains accurate documentation and provides administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations. The MA functions within their defined scope of practice (based on office type clinic/HOD) under supervision and in alignment with Mercys mission and standards of care.Position Details:
Now Hiring a Medical Assistant or LPN for our GI Clinic - Mercy Joplin
Medical Assistant Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training.
Additional minimum requirement(s) only for Hospital Outpatient Departments:
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Experience: One year of experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
Additional preferred requirement(s) for non-HOD Clinics:
Certification(s): BLS (Basic Life Support)
Skills Knowledge Abilities:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Knowledge of common outpatient procedures and equipment.
Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.
Demonstrates knowledge of varying differences and behaviors among populations served.
Work Environment:
Outpatient clinical setting with frequent patient interaction.
Requires standing walking lifting and use of clinical equipment.
Potential exposure to infectious materials; PPE provided.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires individuals to push pull and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
Position requires the ability to grip reach bend kneel twist and squat to perform duties.
LPN Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure.
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements
Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN
Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
NOTE: one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar Temperature Airway Blood Pressure Lab Work And Emotional Support)
Six Assessment & Care Modules
Other unit-specific certifications as required
Physical Requirements/Demands: Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Certifications: IV Certification within 1 year of hire
Physical Requirements:
Position requires individuals to push pull and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
Position requires the ability to grip reach bend kneel twist and squat to perform duties.
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
