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CMA/LPN - Fulton Family Health Associates

MU Health Care logoMU Health Care$16.68–$28.27/hrFulton, MOFull timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $16.68–$28.27 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Missouri post a median of $31 an hour, the middle half $28.75–$34.50, across 145 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in Missouri earn a median of $29.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Shift : Monday – Friday, between 7:30am – 5:30pm

Work Arrangement : On-site

Department : Fulton Family Health

Facility : Fulton Family Health – 2613 Fairway Dr, Fulton MO

Compensation

  • Base Pay Range:

o Medical Assistant: $16.68 - $28.27 per hour, based on experience

o LPN: $22.14 - $34.59 per hour, based on experience

  • Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards

o Sign-On Bonus:

§ Medical Assistant: $1,500

§ LPN: $5,000

o Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000

§ Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away

§ Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

§ Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

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 Fulton Family Health. 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.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
  • Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
  • Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
  • Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
  • Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
  • See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

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:

o 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:

o Graduation from a medical assistant education program or two (2) years of medical assistant experience.

o 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.

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