Career Center
Career Center
Members can post job openings, find potential employee candidates, search openings and subscribe to new posting notifications.
Background Checks
Background Checks
MHCA offers this service to meet the requirements set by the State of Missouri for all facilities to conduct background checks on their employees prior to hire
If you are a MHCA Member and have an existing background check account, please log in below. If you do not have a current account, you may request one by completing the Account Setup. If you have any questions regarding our background check service, please contact Tina Struemph at tina@mohealthcare.com or 573.893.2060.
Employee Background Check Rate – $17.50 per request
MHCA offers this service to meet the requirements set by the State of Missouri for all facilities to conduct criminal background checks on their employees prior to hire. Backgrounds are processed through the Missouri State Highway Patrol (RSMo Statute 660.317). Results are generally received within 24 hours unless the Patrol needs to perform additional searching (explained in “processing” status below). We offer an easy, online submission process that provides your facility with a standing online account where you can access backgrounds you have submitted with MHCA at any time. However, RAP sheets can only be printed for 30 days following the original date the results were returned. The Missouri State Highway Patrol only guarantees results for 30 days. Therefore we are unable to provide the results past that time frame. If you need a RAP sheet for an individual and it has been over the 30-day limit, you will need to resubmit the background request for updated results. View a spreadsheet of non-hirable offenses.
Account Set Up
To set up an online background account complete an account request form. Fill out the information and submit the request. Within minutes you should receive an approval notice that you are ready to request backgrounds online.
Payment
Background checks are billed on a monthly basis.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. If you would like to set up auto-payments, please contact Tina Struemph at 573-893-2030 or tina@mohealthcare.com. If you choose to pay by auto-payment, you will receive an invoice each month showing payment in full.
Background checks will not be processed on any federal or state holidays. All requests will be processed the following business day.
Background Check Results will be shown as:
- NO MATCH – there is no matching record in the Highway Patrol’s database;
- MAILED – there was a hit from the Patrol’s database and you will receive the information through an email attachment; or
- PROCESSING –the Highway Patrol is still searching the individual’s information. Results will be released to you when available. Please note – due to staffing shortages at the Highway Patrol background checks in a Processing status are taking longer than typical to receive results.
View a spreadsheet of non-hirable offenses.
As always, thank you for utilizing this valuable member service and we hope to continue to serve you in the future.
MHCA background checks are a members-only benefit. If you are not currently a member of MHCA and are interested in membership please contact Teresa Baysinger at teresa@mohealthcare.com for more information or click on the join link below, then choose either facility for a nursing facility or business partner for a business that provides services to nursing facilities.
Certifications
Certifications
MHCA is contracted by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to certify Nurse Assistants, Medication Technicians, Level One Medication Aides, and Insulin Administration. We also certify Restorative Aides and Dining Assistants. You can download procedures and registration forms (see below) for each of these disciplines.
Headmaster maintains the Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant Registry. Information received in this registry search fulfills the Long-Term Care Facility documentation requirement. A specific copy of the certificate is not required. View the State Regulations.
CMT Certification Classes/Training
MHCA will start offering CMT Certification classes either in-person or hybrid/online. Registration is now open for the 1st CMT Course, which will begin September 12. Please click here for information and to begin the registration. If you have questions, please contact Shellie Goodin, MHCA Director of Clinical and Quality Services.
CMT, L1MA, and Restorative Aide:
- Members – $15 per individual
- Non-Members – $20 per individual
- Includes a certificate, certification pin, and photo ID card
Insulin Administration and Dining Assistant:
- Members – $10 per individual
- Non-Members – $20 per individual
- Includes a certificate and photo ID card only
Certification Copy Request
- Certificate – $5 each
- ID Card – $5 each
Please choose the necessary form(s) for the certification you require from the list below:
Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
Level 1 Medication Aide (L1MA)
- L1MA Process Information
- L1MA Pre-Class Registration Form
- L1MA Class Roster
- L1MA Registration Form
- L1MA Transfer Form
Insulin Administration
Please contact Tina Struemph, Certifications Coordinator, if you have questions.
Employee Recognition Program
Professional Recognition
Missouri Health Care Association sponsors a monthly program that recognizes each discipline in nursing facilities. Certificates are personalized and attractively designed in color with a description of the department. This service allows member facilities to recognize all their employees throughout the year with a special honor. This is a great opportunity to build teamwork in your facility and make each employee feel as special as they are to your facility and the residents that they serve.
PLEASE NOTE: These are Members-Only benefits and you must be signed in to the website (not your MHCA member profile account) to open the link below to access the certificates or the online order form.
If you are still experiencing problems logging in, please email teresa@mohealthcare.com.
Centenarian Club
Centenarian Club
MHCA honors your residents turning 100 or older with membership in the Centenarian Club. If you have a resident turning 100, already reached 100, or older than 100, we would love to welcome them to the MHCA Centenarian Club. Don’t wait until their next birthday to join them, they are eligible now!
Georgia “Dot” Strake celebrated her 100th Birthday on January 24, 2024!
Dot is a resident at The Manor of Elfindale in Springfield, MO. She is widowed with 2 children, 15 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, writing and teaching, and talking with her peers. She attributes her longevity to “Teaching children and being kind and sweet to everyone.” Dot said that her advice to others is to “Teach someone or anyone anything. Everyone is read to learn and stick to it.” When asked about turning 100, she said, “Good Deal!”
We will feature the resident in our monthly newsletter and here on our website. Centenarians receive a Member Certificate to the Club and a bouquet of flowers. On their birthday each year thereafter, MHCA sends the Centenarian a birthday greeting.
Simply complete and submit the Centenarian Club application, or contact Tina Struemph for more information.
Please Note: This is a Members-Only benefit.
Print Shop and Graphic Design
Print Shop and Graphic Design
MHCA is here for you!
We offer printing services and graphic design at lower rates to our members than they would receive at other print shops. Our services will save you time and money. Many members are currently taking advantage of these great deals!
PLEASE NOTE: These are Members-Only benefits and you must be signed in to the website (not your MHCA member profile account) to open the link below to view print services available and member pricing.