Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. General Summary The Medical Assistant functions within his/her skill set in providing patient care as delegated by the clinic LPN/RN, physician or mid-level provider (APP). Must be well organized, display’s a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, detail oriented, able to multitask efficiently, critical thinker and able to perform in a fast-paced work environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment. Provides direct interaction to patients in the clinic including escorting patients to rooms, obtaining vital signs, EKG’s, verification of medications, allergies, past medical/surgical/family history and chief complaint/visit reason according to provider preference, documenting accurate information in the patient chart in a timely manner. Routes phone messages, patient questions, and telephone communications to appropriate personnel. Acts as a general liaison between physician/APP and patient. Calls patients with normal/abnormal test results, answer’s questions and assisting physician with return calls. Assists with renewal and authorization of medications and administers medications (oral, IM and SQ) as ordered. Performs point of care lab testing and obtains blood samples and other specimens for lab testing as ordered. Schedules appointments, surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and admissions (remove) as ordered by the physician. Completes necessary paperwork, prior authorization, referrals and documentation in a timely manner. Monitors supply inventory, assuring adequate supplies, cleans and stocks exam areas. Informs and sets up patients and/or guardian for My Chart at the time of service and informs and educates patients regarding the benefits of signing up for My Chart. Assists in orientating and training new medical assistants. Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, works as a team and assists all team members (remove), and meets attendance/punctuality requirements. Education Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Specialist program required or equivalent amount of working experience as a Medical Assistant or Registered/Certified as a Medical Assistant. High school diploma. Work Experience One-year Medical Assistant or other medical specialist experience preferred but not required. Medical Clinic experience preferred. Certification/License Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved accrediting organization, such as the American Medical Technologist (AMT) preferred. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Mental/Physical Requirements Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort. At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. Job Description General Summary The Surgical Technologist is a professional caregiver who works with Anesthesia, surgeons, and other surgical personnel in patient care before, during and after surgery. The Surgical Technologist uses sterile technique and technical equipment to perform surgical procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with surgical procedures (C-sections) in Labor & Delivery operating room. Anticipates surgical team needs, and demonstrates dexterity. Uses, cleans and cares for surgical instruments and equipment, setting up tables for deliveries or surgical procedures in a sterile manner, stocking rooms after use, ordering proper replacement supplies. Coordinates inventory maintenance with Sterile Processing. Employs and demonstrates proper aseptic, sterile techniques, and knowledge of surgical scrub techniques. Answers phones on the unit, checks on patients, performs nursing aide duties, enters patient charting information into computer. Cleans and stocks C/S suite and OB/Nursery equipment, delivery rooms, cribs and Nursery area as needed. Give/assists with activity of daily living to include: meals, personal grooming, skin care and toileting. Performs postpartum care, K-Pads, ice packs, binder application. Collects specimens, performs vital signs and documents I&O. Communicating changes in condition/behavior of a patient to appropriate personnel. Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Practical Nurse, or Surgical Technologist program, C.N.A. with documentation of cross-training to role of scrub-tech. Work Experience Experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Nurse desired but not required. Surgical Assistant should have a total of three years scrub experience. Certification/License Training as a surgical scrub required and completion of scrub tech orientation at Phelps Health in both OR and OB. American Heart Association BLS certification required prior to completion of orientation; preference will be given to those with certification as a CST. Mental/Physical Requirements Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort. At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. General Summary The Medical Assistant functions within his/her skill set in providing patient care as delegated by the clinic LPN/RN, physician or mid-level provider (APP). Must be well organized, display’s a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, detail oriented, able to multitask efficiently, critical thinker and able to perform in a fast-paced work environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment. Provides direct interaction to patients in the clinic including escorting patients to rooms, obtaining vital signs, EKG’s, verification of medications, allergies, past medical/surgical/family history and chief complaint/visit reason according to provider preference, documenting accurate information in the patient chart in a timely manner. Routes phone messages, patient questions, and telephone communications to appropriate personnel. Acts as a general liaison between physician/APP and patient. Calls patients with normal/abnormal test results, answer’s questions and assisting physician with return calls. Assists with renewal and authorization of medications and administers medications (oral, IM and SQ) as ordered. Performs point of care lab testing and obtains blood samples and other specimens for lab testing as ordered. Schedules appointments, surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and admissions (remove) as ordered by the physician. Completes necessary paperwork, prior authorization, referrals and documentation in a timely manner. Monitors supply inventory, assuring adequate supplies, cleans and stocks exam areas. Informs and sets up patients and/or guardian for My Chart at the time of service and informs and educates patients regarding the benefits of signing up for My Chart. Assists in orientating and training new medical assistants. Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, works as a team and assists all team members (remove), and meets attendance/punctuality requirements. Education Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Specialist program required or equivalent amount of working experience as a Medical Assistant or Registered/Certified as a Medical Assistant. High school diploma. Work Experience One-year Medical Assistant or other medical specialist experience preferred but not required. Medical Clinic experience preferred. Certification/License Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved accrediting organization, such as the American Medical Technologist (AMT) preferred. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. Mental/Physical Requirements Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort. At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. General Summary The Office LPN assists the physician or mid-level provider by providing assessment’s, treatment, testing, and education for the patients of the practice. Must be well organized, high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, detail oriented, able to multitask efficiently, critical thinker and perform’ s in a fast-paced work environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Follows established clinic policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, etc. to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment. Administers medications (oral, IM, and SC) as ordered. Assists the provider with procedures, maintaining sterile field and managing instrument trays. Assists with examination as requested within scope of license. Phone triage. Acts as a general liaison between physician/APP and patient. Calls patients with normal/abnormal test results, answer’s questions and assisting physician with return calls. Documents chief complaint/visit reason and details according to provider preference. Escorts patients to exam room and obtains patient height, weight, and a full set of vital signs accurately. Initiates, reviews, and updates patient's medication and summary list according to provider preference. Performs point of care lab testing and obtains blood samples and other specimens for lab testing as ordered. Informs and sets up patients and/or guardian for My Chart at the time of service and informs and educates patients regarding the benefits of signing up for My Chart. Provides patient teaching and supportive services as needed. Provides treatments as ordered. Schedules diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, obtain’ s precertification and authorization as required by payers and ordered by provider. Trains LPN and MA in the clinic role. Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, is a team player, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements. Education Graduate of an accredited LPN program and approved IV therapy course. Work Experience Nursing or other health care experience preferred but not required. Certification/License Current LPN license in the state of Missouri required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support required. Mental/Physical Requirements Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort. At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. General Summary The Office LPN assists the physician or mid-level provider by providing assessment’s, treatment, testing, and education for the patients of the practice. Must be well organized, high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, detail oriented, able to multitask efficiently, critical thinker and perform’ s in a fast-paced work environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Follows established clinic policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, etc. to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment. Administers medications (oral, IM, and SC) as ordered. Assists the provider with procedures, maintaining sterile field and managing instrument trays. Assists with examination as requested within scope of license. Phone triage. Acts as a general liaison between physician/APP and patient. Calls patients with normal/abnormal test results, answer’s questions and assisting physician with return calls. Documents chief complaint/visit reason and details according to provider preference. Escorts patients to exam room and obtains patient height, weight, and a full set of vital signs accurately. Initiates, reviews, and updates patient's medication and summary list according to provider preference. Performs point of care lab testing and obtains blood samples and other specimens for lab testing as ordered. Informs and sets up patients and/or guardian for My Chart at the time of service and informs and educates patients regarding the benefits of signing up for My Chart. Provides patient teaching and supportive services as needed. Provides treatments as ordered. Schedules diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, obtain’ s precertification and authorization as required by payers and ordered by provider. Trains LPN and MA in the clinic role. Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, is a team player, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements. Education Graduate of an accredited LPN program and approved IV therapy course. Work Experience Nursing or other health care experience preferred but not required. Certification/License Current LPN license in the state of Missouri required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support required. Mental/Physical Requirements Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort. At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
