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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) - Behavioral Health Med Clinic - FT (M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Behavioral Health

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Adult Counseling and Medication Clinic UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

University Health Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) to join our team. This employee bridges the gap between psychiatric care and general medicine, ensuring our clients receive coordinated, high-quality healthcare that empowers them on their journey toward recovery and independence. The BH LPN/MA is responsible for lateral integration of care. As part of UHBH, this behavioral health MA or nurse would be based in one of our BH ambulatory clinics to provide outpatient psychiatric care, including patient screening, administer psychotropic injections and other tasks related to medication management. Duties include but not limited to obtaining vital signs, ht,wt and completion of ambulatory forms in alignment with joint commission & DMH standards. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—such as psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists—to support patients' mental health and monitor treatment in a non-acute, outpatient setting.

Under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse, LPN/MA will provide nursing care in an ambulatory care setting. Responsibilities include subsequent screenings, collection of data, administration of medications and treatments, and documentation of care provided. Perform duties within the scope of the Missouri State Board of Nurse Practice Act/MA licensing board.

LPN Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program. 
• Licensed as a practical nurse in the State of Missouri.
• Certified BCLS.

MA Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year experience in direct patient care role in the last 3 years.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-certification by the American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) –certification by American Medical Technologists(AMT) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) –certification by National Association for Health Professionals or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) [Beginning 1/1/2013, all new hires are required to possess one of the above certifications and maintain for continued employment.]
• Current BLS certification upon hire and maintained for continued employment.
• Ability to perform POCT, immunizations, and injections. 
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and problem solve. 
• Excellent organization skills.
• Considerable ability to provide superior customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and basic computer skills.
• If the position is responsible for radiologic functions, employee must have receive the radiology certification or training in their Medical Assistant program or receive training validated through radiology competency checklist.

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to look at the whole person, both the psychiatric and medical needs of clients in a supportive ambulatory setting. Rather than performing rapid-fire bedside nursing, you will serve as a healthcare advocate, working closely with ambulatory treatment team members to build meaningful relationships with clients. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your nursing/MA expertise is highly valued & professional growth is encouraged.