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University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - LGBTQ & Infectious Disease Clinic

Nursing & Frontline Patient Care +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program are required.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, a Certified Medical Assistant credential (CMA, RMA, NRCMA, or CCMA) is required at hire and must be maintained.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, current Basic Life Support certification is required, or it must be obtained before starting.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, knowledge of point-of-care testing, immunizations, and injections is required.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, comfort with Microsoft applications and electronic medical record systems is required.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, if the role requires X-ray functions, radiology training from the Medical Assistant program or a validated competency checklist is required.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, graduation from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program is required.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, a current Missouri practical nurse license and Basic Life Support certification are required.

Responsibilities

  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, prepare charts, check vital signs, administer medications and immunizations, collect specimens, and assist with minor procedures such as wound care and suture removal.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, maintain patient records in the electronic medical records system.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, support providers, participate in team huddles, and help maintain clinic operations.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, educate patients about treatment plans, new medications, and follow-up care.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, provide nursing care under registered nurse supervision in acute care, long-term care, home health, and ambulatory care settings.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, perform patient assessments, collect patient data, and document care.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, administer and document medications and treatments according to protocols.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, collaborate with the healthcare team to support patients.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, perform duties in accordance with the Missouri State Board of Nurse Practice Act.

About the Company

University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1M
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Founded
1962

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