Medical Assistant/Nurse Lpn (Pc)

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.

• Administer immunizations and other injections
• Attend all training as required by Compass Health, Accreditors and Funders
• Follow CLIA and OSHA regulations
• Screen telephone callers for appropriate referral, relay messages and documents accordingly
• Provide patient education and instruction
• Perform venipunctures, urinalysis, EKGs and other procedures as directed
• Phone in patient prescriptions and document accordingly
• Assist with the scheduling of tests and treatments
• Additional duties as assigned to meet clinic needs
• Maintain patients’ files, records, and other information
• Adhere to standard precautions, as appropriate, i.e., use protective barriers, handle and dispose infectious waste appropriately, proper hand washing
• Monitor supply of medical stock, medical supplies, and laboratory needs or order supplies when necessary
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
• Assist physicians/nurse practitioners in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment, including sterilization
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of unit facilities and equipment
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient’s histories, vital signs, and document in patient chart
• Meet standards of professional ethical conduct

High School/GED required
Practical Nursing certificate required, if Nurse LPN

• Knowledge of medical office terminology, procedures and equipment preferred
• At 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 assistant
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• At least two (2) years medical office experience preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Medical Assistant Certification or LPN or GPN that must pass the MO NCLEX exam within 90 days of graduation required
Compass 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.”
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 35,000.00 Per Year