Medical Assistant/Clinic Nurse (LPN) - Northwood Clinic

Clinic Medical Assistant/LPN- Northwood Clinic

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic Medical Assistant/LPN- Northwood Clinic.

As a Clinic Medical Assistant/LPN at MercyOne, you will provide support in the medical field by performing various medical and clerical activities to assure quality care and a more efficient work place.

Responsibilities include:

• Escorting patient to exam room. Obtaining and documenting data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain level, medication history, and fall risk. Obtaining and reviewing basic health history information. Anticipating and preparing exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit. Assisting with exams/procedures as requested.
• Utilizing written Mercy Medical Center North Iowa policies/procedures and universal precautions when performing lab/diagnostic tests or procedures. Reporting and documenting all critical lab/diagnostic test values to provider. Performing, maintaining and documenting quality controls as applicable/requested, i.e., logs, proficiency tests, maintenance records, etc.
• Assisting in scheduling patients for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals. Reviewing written test preparation handout with patient and documenting in medical record. Referring patient to provider/registered nurse if patient education is required.
• Completing charge ticket/submitting charges in electronic health record to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider, identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services. Obtaining ABN per e-LMRP as necessary.
• Utilizing proper procedure for administering medications with emphasis on patient safety. Documenting administration of medications.
• Maintaining competency in administering medications via the following routes: IM, SQ, ID, oral, inhalation, ocular, optic, topical, sublingual, and nasal.
• Documenting notification/follow-up of phone messages under direct supervision of a provider.

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Days M-F, 7:30-4:30, half day off each week.

General Requirements:

• A minimum of six months work experience in a health care facility performing duties relating to patient care is preferred.
• Additional experience involving computer knowledge.

Education:

• Medical Assistant: Graduate of an approved school for medical assistant required. Credentialed as a medical assistant is required. (CMA, RMA, NCMA)
• LPN: Graduate of a school of nursing is required. A current Iowa License as a Practical Nurse is required. A current Minnesota License as a Practical Nurse may be required based on Department needs. Minnesota license must be current before working in a Minnesota location.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at mc01hrrecruitment@mercyhealth.com.