Medical Assistant / LPN

Job Description:

Job Title: Medical Assistant/LPN Location: Springfield, MODepartment: Psychiatry ClinicsEmployment Type:

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist plays a vital role in assisting clients with outpatient psychiatry services. They provide information, clinic and lab services, and check-in assistance while promoting a positive relationship between clients and clinic staff. Additionally, the Medical Assistant helps with Phlebotomy, insurance assistance, and supports the Registered Nurse in monitoring and improving the health outcomes of individuals served.

The Medical Assistant/LPN position offers…

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package – A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more

Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

Paid Time Off – 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individuals humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care

Preparing patients for examination and treatment

Taking patient histories and vital signs

Preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments

Administering injections and performing lab testing and phlebotomy

Preparing and maintaining supplies and equipment for treatments

Responsible for appointment scheduling, prior authorizations, and chart management

Providing information to patients to help them benefit from clinic services

Visiting residential locations as assigned by Leadership

Reviewing physicians orders, MARs, diets, and diet/choking precaution forms during visits

Identifying additional medical training needs and communicating with the team

Supporting staff in communications with doctors, pharmacies, and other medical specialists

Coordinating with Residential RN for hospital visits, discharge planning, and other medical needs

Conducting health and medical reviews as instructed by leadership

Checking and maintaining Durable Medical Equipment quarterly

Accompanying individuals to medical appointments and ensuring their rights are protected

Communicating health concerns to the agency team and taking appropriate action

Maintaining a schedule of clients doctor appointments and sending reminders to staff

Providing direct support and care hours to medically involved individuals as needed

Performing general lab and phlebotomy duties, communicating lab results to providers and nursing staff

Assisting with client rooming, verification of data and medical history, and preliminary physical requirements

Completing documentation in a timely manner according to company policies and procedures

Performing light housekeeping of check-in, lab, and medication rooms

Inventorying and restocking supplies, maintaining lab refrigerator temperature logs

Managing clinic injection calendar and notifying providers and clients of refill needs

Unlocking clinic doors, checking nursing mailbox, and conducting weekly sample medication count

Participating in required meetings and performing other duties as assigned by nursing staff and leadership.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable state

CPR certification preferred

Phlebotomy training and previous lab experience preferred

One year of experience in a physician office setting preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.