Medical Assistant/Nurse LPN/RN Outpatient at Compass Health Network in Jefferson City, Missouri

Job Description:

Compensation: $20.98/hr (MA)$27.37/hr. (LPN) - $34.00/hr. (RN)

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,350.00 sign-on bonus for Medical Assistants; $3,600 for Nurses.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is 36 hours/week Monday - Friday, day shift.

Would you like to be part of remarkable Compass Health Nursing team with great benefits? An Outpatient Nursing position will interest you, if running a Medication Clinic and acting as a case manager appeals to you! Our Compass Health Network Nursing Staff use the Compass "Champion" behavior to best serve our clientele. This role will actively communicate with their Clinical Doctor and Customer Relations Specialist to ensure our clients are taken care of. This Outpatient Nurse will have a Monday through Thursday schedule with a Saturday rotation. A sign-on bonus is available for this position.

Responsibilities of the nurse/medical assistant:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate medication clinic


• Individual will be cross-trained to assist in other clinics and regions, time traveled will be coordinated by Supervisor


• Will review medication education forms with client and review clients need for medication refills


• Complete all required documents regarding medication clinic and psychiatric consultation for EHR


• Administer IM medication, dispense samples, maintain accurate logs on all medications received and dispensed


• Assist with Prior Authorization, maintain injection list, ordering and delivery, verify orders are current, and discuss any side effects


• Complete pre-visit nursing assessment. Take patient's histories, vital signs, and document in patient chart.


• Completes Metabolic Screens, Medication Possession Ratio Checks, DLA's and other CCBHO quality interventions and document in chart.


• Perform venipunctures and other procedures as directed.


• Follow Med Refill Protocol for patient refills and document accordingly


• Screen telephone callers for appropriate referral, relay messages and documents accordingly


• 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


• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of unit facilities and equipment


• Monitor supply of medical stock, medical supplies, and laboratory needs or order supplies when necessary.

High School/GED required

Practical nursing certificate required if LPN, associate or bachelor's degree in nursing if RN required

* At least two (2) years of equivalent work experience required if an associates degree or medical assistant certification is not obtained
* At least two (2) years medical office experience preferred
* Knowledge of medical office terminology, procedures and equipment preferred
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Medical Assistant Certification required if (at least) two years of college or equivalent work experience is not obtained. LPN, RN or GPN/GN that must pass the MO NCLEX exam within 90 days of graduation required if RN or LPN

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."

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 benefits


• Advancement opportunities


• Professional development


• Licensure supervision


• Mentor opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement


• Scholarship program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Headspace Access


• Paid time off & Paid Holidays


• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We 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.