Medical Assistant/Nurse LPN - Primary Care Float

Compass Health Network
  • Festus, Missouri
  • Full-time
Today

Job Description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $3,000 for Medical Assistants and an additional $3,000 for Nurses.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!

Deliver Compassionate, Team-Based Care as a Medical Assistant or LPN Nurse Float
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

As a Float Medical Assistant or LPN, you’ll play a vital role in supporting clinical teams across multiple locations. This position offers a unique opportunity to broaden your skills through cross-training in a variety of clinics and workflows, while also providing essential coverage during staff absences, high-volume periods, or other operational needs.

*This is a Regional Float position that will be required to float/travel between all primary care sites in Arnold, Festus, Hillsboro and High Ridge as needed.

You’ll be a flexible and dependable team member, stepping in where needed to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care across the region. While your home base may vary, you'll be a key part of keeping our clinics running smoothly and efficiently.

This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:
  • Loves working in a fast-paced clinic environment and enjoys meaningful patient interaction
  • Thrives in a collaborative team that values both medical and behavioral health integration
  • Wants to grow their career while helping improve access to quality, whole-person healthcare
  • Enjoys variety in their schedule and work setting

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing patients for exams and treatments, including taking vitals and medical histories
  • Performing procedures such as venipuncture, EKGs, urinalysis, and immunizations
  • Maintaining clean and well-stocked exam rooms and sterilizing medical equipment
  • Educating patients on medications, treatments, and preventive health practices
  • Assisting providers with minor procedures and physicals
  • Managing referrals, test scheduling, patient records, and supply inventory
  • Following all safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines (CLIA, OSHA, etc.)
  • Collaborating with patients and the care team to ensure a smooth and supportive experience
Additional Responsibilities for LPNs Include:
  • Triage medical questions and manage refill requests in collaboration with medical providers
  • Monitor HIT tools and alerts related to patient care coordination
  • Conduct hospital discharge follow-ups to ensure continuity of care
  • Serve as a nursing consultant to care team members and assist in treatment planning
  • Collaborate with providers regarding significant health information and updates


Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

 High School/GED required
  • A medical assistant certification or 1 year of relevant work experience is required 
  • Practical Nursing certificate required, if Nurse LPN

    WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Knowledge of medical office terminology, procedures, and equipment preferred
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
• Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred
OR
• LPN or GPN (must pass MO NCLEX exam within 90 days of graduation) required

You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
  • Have a passion for providing accessible, compassionate healthcare to diverse populations
  • Take pride in being organized, thorough, and calm under pressure
  • Value respectful, professional communication with patients and teammates alike
  • Enjoy variety in your work—from patient care to administrative support
  • Are driven to provide care that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms
*Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFestus, Missouri
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Certified Medical Assistantunmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Electrocardiogramunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Inventory Reportsunmatched
  • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
  • Medical Assistanceunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Medical Officeunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Medical Terminologyunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Phlebotomyunmatched
  • Preventive Medicineunmatched
  • Primary Careunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • Sterilizationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched

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