Ozarks Community Hospital·Hermitage, Missouri
Provides direct patient care including taking vital signs, documenting subjective data, and assisting providers with procedures. Manages clinic operations such as room sterilization, supply stocking, and handling medical phone calls.
JOB SUMMARY Performs daily functions related to providing care to patients of the community; actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communication; behaves in a manner consistent with the mission of OCHC and performs other duties as requested.
Education & Training
High School Diploma or equivalent with on the job training and demonstration of competency Must pass annual competencies
Licensure & Certifications
Medical Assistant, RN or other licensed professional required BLS within 6 months of employment
Experience: Health care experience preferred
Job Responsibilities
Takes vital signs and documents all information correctly.
Gathers and documents initial patient subjective data, reason for visit and uses correct template.
Reconciles medications at every patient visit. Adding and deleting medications as needed.
Asks all pertinent questions for quality measures as required and documents correctly to ensure quality QI data.
Promptly assists provider in patient care as requested. (shots, x-rays, lab)
All patient exam/ procedure rooms are cleaned in compliance with OCHC Infection Control Policy and in a timely manner.
Stocks rooms and pulls expired supplies.
Receives and handles patients medical related phone calls, relaying information to patients, as directed by provider. Documents in the medical record all information relayed.
Obtains consent for procedures/ injections. Gathers all supplies as needed.
Promptly handles nurse only visits.
Vaccines/ injections and medications documented properly in patients EMR, including samples given.
Order sets for in office procedures entered in EMR correctly. Toe nails, ear wash, catheter, sutures, etc.
Maintain competency on vaccine/ injection protocols and medication management, VFC and Stock.
Monitor and complete assigned provider task list in a timely manner.
Correctly sterilizes instruments and ensures sufficient supplies are available for procedures.
Makes good use of downtime by working the downtime task list.
Ensures EKG quality by using protocol and confirming test results interface in patients EMR. Reports any issues to Nursing Supervisor/ Clinic Manager/ IS Team.
Reviews and understands policies/ protocols and adheres to them.
Reconciles SMV and patient's EMR regarding vaccines.
Completes VFC training modules annually.
Passes annual skills competency.
Passes annual medication math exam.
Requires a High School Diploma and certification as a Medical Assistant, RN, or other licensed professional. BLS certification is required within six months of employment, and candidates must pass annual competency exams.
Market context
In Missouri, support-services roles tied to case management and community outreach often draw steady demand from healthcare and community-based employers, especially when local travel and EMR use are part of the job. These positions are competitive because employers want candidates with a relevant certification, 1-3 years of experience, and comfort working across sites within a 45-mile radius. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification, EMR background, and travel readiness before applying.