If you’re interested in being a part of a progressive, team-focused, physician-led organization committed to personalized and exceptional patient care, Ascentist Healthcare could be the place for you. We’re growing rapidly and we’re seeking motivated, customer oriented, passionate coworkers to join us. We’re currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant to support three of our ENT phyisicians, primarily located in Lee's Summit, but also includes travel to our Leawood and Belton locations.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant with Ascentist Healthcare, you’ll have the opportunity to ensure a positive, quality patient clinical experience when by providing basic medical attention to patients and assesses their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. You will also be responsible for checking vital signs, recording patient’s medical history and assisting physicians and midlevel providers with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.

Essential Functions

Perform a variety of tasks in support of daily operations, including but not limited to:

• Provide a high level of professional support and assistance to all patients, Ascentist Physicians, Providers, and staff. This includes, and is not limited to:

  • Managing patient cases, providing demonstration and education when called upon,

  • Networking with local and external resources on the patients behalf,

  • Working with insurance companies and referral groups to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care.

• Manage the full patient experience after checking in. Ensure the patient receives the proper resources needed following the appointment with the provider. Help ensure that Ascentist makes a positive and professional impact on all patients, visitors, referral sources and other members of the public.

• Interviews patients about current problems, medications, and allergies and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information.

• Participates in patient treatment regimen.

• Establishes and documents patient medical history, treatment plans, and scribes under supervision of RN or MD and implements treatment.

• Ensure the back office and trafficked areas are clean, well maintained and support a professional environment for all who visit.

• Assists with in-office procedures: identifies patient information, checks requisition form for requested tests, and prepares equipment, and patient.

• Maintains adequate inventory of examination room supplies and prepares exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact.

• Performs a variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages and performs triage within scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations.

• Participate in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan.

• Facilitates and assists in the coordination of patient referrals.

• Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.

• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with established policies and procedures.

• Participates in department meetings as required

• Understands HIPAA regulations and maintains the strictest confidentiality at all times. Has read and understands the company’s HIPAA Privacy Policy.

• Complies with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, HIPAA, Ascentist Policies and Procedures and Ascentist Employee Handbook.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned/necessary.

  
  

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Certifications:

• Must possess a High Diploma or equivalent

• Must posses a graduate diploma of accredited school of licensed practical nursing

  • Current Missouri and Kansas Practical Nurse License

• Must have 2 years of substantially similar work experience

• Must possess a current BLS certification

• Clean background check

  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates proven verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and understand to patients, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

• Proven track record in reliability and dependability

• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks

• Demonstrates effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with providers, patients, and team members.

• Demonstrates friendly, personal, and timely customer service skills

• Demonstrated ability to function independently without supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in an ever changing environment.

• Proven track record in effectively planning, organizing and attention to detail

• Ability to maintain a positive, courteous demeanor with all patients and colleagues

• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email (Outlook or Gmail)

• Demonstrates understanding of and experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) systems

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use general office equipment including phones, fax machines, copiers and other similar office technology on a regular basis

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of all internal and external communications to speak, read, write and understand English

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

• Understanding of and ability to comply with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, HIPAA, Ascentist Policies and Procedures and Ascentist Employee Handbook

  
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in a clinical office environment

• Ability to speak and understand other languages.

  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and respond in a calm manner

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

• Vision must be corrected to near 20/20; hearing must be in normal range, or corrected to the normal or near normal range.

  
  

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• The noise level is usually moderate.

• No special uniform or protective equipment is required.

• Hazardous materials exposure is minimal and limited to normal office supplies.

  
  

At Ascentist Healthcare, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including a 401(k) plan with a company match, medical, dental and vision benefits plus other options to benefit you and your family such as Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness, and Short- & Long-Term Disability. Ready to be a part of a progressive, patient focused organization? Apply today to join the Ascentist team!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.