LTC Medicare MA/LPN

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a LTC Medicare Wellness Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Medical Home Department within the Evergreen Clinic. 

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

The Long Term Care Medicare Wellness Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse works in collaboration with the primary care provider and all members of the health care team. Primary responsibilities include identification of Medicare patients appropriate for Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) and execution of guided processes to complete the AWV. Assesses healthcare needs that require additional follow up by primary care provider and assists patients in scheduling appropriate follow-up. Knowledgeable of community resources and assists patients in connecting with those resources. Serves as patient advocate and assists in identification and improvement of service delivery. This position requires expertise in the nursing process, using critical thinking skills to plan and coordinate care. Responsible and accountable for direct and indirect patient care for designated patient populations.

All actions are to be consistent with the established standards of practice, the mission statement, the goals at Ozarks Community Hospital, and the Employee Code of Conduct.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) program.
• Must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Recertification required before expiration throughout employment.
• Successful completion of Telemetry course preferred.
• Clinic experience preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the outpatient setting is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required. This requires a Motor Vehicle Driving Record Background Check to be completed during the onboarding new hire process and throughout employment.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer