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University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric 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 BLS certification is required, or the candidate must be able to obtain it before starting.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, knowledge of point-of-care testing, immunizations, and injections is required.
  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, Microsoft applications and electronic medical record systems knowledge 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 practical nurse license in Missouri and Basic Life Support certification are required.

Responsibilities

  • For the Medical Assistant pathway, prepare charts and check patient vital signs.
  • Administer medications and immunizations, collect specimens, and assist with wound care, suture removal, and other minor procedures.
  • Maintain up-to-date patient records in the electronic medical records system.
  • Support providers, participate in team huddles, and help clinic operations run smoothly.
  • Educate patients about treatment plans, new medications, and follow-up care.
  • For the Licensed Practical Nurse pathway, deliver nursing care under registered nurse supervision in settings including acute care, long-term care, home health, and ambulatory care.
  • Perform patient assessments, collect patient data, and document care provided.
  • Administer and document medications and treatments in accordance with protocols.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to support patients.
  • 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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