Job Description
Description:
Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1500 sign-on bonus (Medical Assistant); additional $2500 for LPN. We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
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.
Float position for CHN Eastern region; travel weekly required to provide coverage in nearby clinics as needed. Four 10-hour days, with a Saturday rotation of approximate 4 per year.
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 patients 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.
EDUCATION:
High School/GED required
Associate degree preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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. If Licensed Practical Nurse, license issued in Missouri 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.
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.
Job Contact Email:
[email protected] Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Relocation bonus, Saturday, Monday to Thursday,