Medical Assistant (LTC)

OCH; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

PTO accrual starting day one

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join the Long Term Care Medical Home department. The MA provides direct and indirect patient care, supports care plans, and collaborates with physicians and nurses.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a CNA/MA/LPN/LVN program, and current BLS certification. The role reports to the Director of Medicare Programs and involves enrollment and billing support for Chronic Care Management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a CNA, MA, or LPN/LVN program required.
• Current BLS certification at hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in partnership with regional long term care facilities.
• Maintain care standards reflecting licensure and facility policies.
• Communicate with providers and team about patient conditions and diagnostic results.
• Oversee Chronic Care Management enrollment, follow-up, documentation, and billing procedures.

Skills

Clinical patient care

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/MA/LPN/LVN training program

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Springfield, MO, is seeking aMedical Assistant (MA)to join our Long Term Care Medical Home department.

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.

Reports directly to the Director of Medicare Programs. Provides direct and indirect patient care in partnering regional long term care facilities. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care. Meets the communication needs of patient and family. Provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the scope of licensure. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and facility policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates with providers and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Oversees Chronic Care Management including enrollment, follow-up, documentation, report running and billing procedures.

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.
• Current BLS certification upon hire or BLS certification must be obtained during orientation period or at the next available scheduled class. Throughout employment, current BLS certification must be maintained by renewal during renewal period or at next available scheduled class

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer