PRN CMA/LPN – Clinic Float Pool

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MU Health Care in Columbia, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide patient-centered care in our Capital Region Clinic Float Pool. You will room patients, document vital signs and histories, prepare for exams, assist providers, and support charting in the EMR.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adaptable coverage across clinics. Successful candidates will have an MO LPN license or MA certification with program or 2 years experience;

Qualifications

• LPN license required (Missouri Board of Nursing) or compact multi-state LPN.
• MA candidates must graduate from an MA program or have 2 years MA experience and obtain one of the listed certifications within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs and medical histories, and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist providers, administer medications or injections, and perform basic clinical tests.
• Coordinate patient flow, document in the EMR, and communicate with patients and the care team.

Education

LPN license (Missouri Board of Nursing or compact multi-state LPN)

MA certifications: CCMA CMA RMA NCMA NRCMA MAC NRC

Job description

Shift: Monday – Friday, days, PRN

Work Arrangement: On-site

Department: Columbia-area Clinic Float Pool

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range:
  • Medical Assistant: $25.53 per hour, flat rate
  • LPN: $26.90 per hour, flat rate
• Special Pay:
  • Medical Assistant: $3.00 per hour for floating
  • LPN: $4.00 per hour for floating

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in our Capital Region Clinic Float Pool. In this role, you will room patients, obtain and document vital signs and medical histories, prepare patients for exams, assist providers, administer medications or injections as appropriate, and perform basic clinical tests. You will also support efficient clinic operations by coordinating patient flow, managing documentation in the electronic medical record, and communicating with patients and the care team. Our team values warmth, collaboration, and adaptability to ensure every patient receives safe, high-quality care. Join MU Health Care and make a meaningful impact in delivering exceptional patient care.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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This position will berequiredto float to all clinics in the following locations based on staffing needs:

• Ashland
• Boonville
• Columbia
• Fayette
• Fulton
• Jefferson City
• Mexico

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions.
• Provide quality care to patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction. Follow all safety, security, and infection control, policies and procedures. Perform all tasks to ensure the safety of self, patient, and co-workers.
• Maintain the standards of nursing care and departmental criteria to assure they are aligned with the University of Missouri Health Care Mission and Goals.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Perform patient care duties and procedures following department policy, established protocol and standard of care, or directed by Charge Nurse.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• LPN:
  • Missouri Board of Nursing LPN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state LPN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state LPNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
• Medical Assistant:
  • Graduation from a medical assistant education program or two (2) years of medical assistant experience.
  • One of the following certifications within 6 months:
    • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
    • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
    • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
    • Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
    • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
    • Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional formal education in a health care field is preferred.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.