Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN​/Medical Assistant; MA​/Multi-Skilled Technician; MST - Addiction

MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for an LPN/MA/MST to join our Addiction Services Team in Zanesville!

Thank you for your interest in Muskingum Valley Health Centers and for considering MVHC as your next career path! At MVHC, we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated, constantly learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year.

We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do, consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career!

We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Administers skilled direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients according to the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse. Adheres to universal precautions and is compliant with infection control policies. Carries out job requirements as delegated by and with the supervision of a registered nurse.

• High school diploma
• Completion of an accredited educational program for Practical Nurse and current non-restricted Ohio LPN license
• Completion of an approved pharmacology course
• Current CPR certification required
• Up to date immunizations as required by MVHC
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills

• Lifting up to 50 lbs with or without an accommodation
• Carry up to 20 lbs occasionally
• Standing 1-2 hours at a time
• Walking approx. 30 minutes per hour throughout the day
• Withstanding pressure and deals with emergency situations as needed
• Average working hours with possible non-traditional hours
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids
• Ability to deal with upset or disgruntle patients in order to deescalate the situation

• Adheres to Personnel Policies
• Maintains patient flow as directed
• Prepares examination room for patients and providers
• Administers medications within scope
• Performs routine patient procedures (vital signs, routine lab work, anthropometrics) as per nursing/provider direction or as by protocols
• Assists with patient care tasks and procedures, i.e. pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
• Assists provider with obtaining informed consent
• Schedules consults, tests, referrals and obtains prior authorization
• Administers medications within scope
• Prepares patients for diagnostics tests; collects and labels specimens, completes POC testing and daily quality controls
• Participates in Quality improvement activities that include identifying clinical problems, participates in quality improvement teams and evaluating effectiveness of program improvements
• Performs equipment checks and calibrations
• Administers screening tests under the direction of medical providers and nurses
• Assist patient as needed, responding promptly to patient calls and requests
• Assists in organizing medical information as needed prior to the patient visit
• Cleans, sanitize, and sterilizes instruments, equipment and exam room as required
• Calls in prescriptions accurately and timely; prepares prescription refills in the EHR
• Answers telephone, makes same day appointments and takes messages for nurses and doctors.
• Tracks imaging and lab results
• Maintains supplies in exam rooms, inventories, and restocks usable items; washes, wraps and sterilizes instruments as required
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area and stocks clinical areas
• Adheres to center infection control policies
• Actively participates in quality improvement
• Maintains accurate documentation in medical records and performs documentation in the patient room
• Participates in staff meetings as required
• Precepts new staff
• Strict adherence to confidentiality of all information related to all patients and organizational information
• Performs other…