LPN/ MA (Medical Assistant): Diabetes Clinic

Clinic Nurse (LPN)/Medical Assistant

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 Nurse (LPN)/Medical Assistant for our Diabetes Clinic.

As a Clinic Nurse (LPN)/Medical Assistant at MercyOne, you will provide quality patient care and is a patient advocate.

Responsibilities include:

• Escorts patients to exam rooms. Obtains and documents data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain level, medication history, and fall risk. Obtains and reviews basic health history information. Anticipates and prepares exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit. Assists with exam/procedures as requested.
• Assists in scheduling patient for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals. Reviews written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record. Refers patient to provider/registered nurse if education is required.
• Completes charge ticket/submits charges in an electronic health record to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider, identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services. Obtains ABN per e-LMRP as necessary.
• Utilizes proper procedure for administering medications and treatments with emphasis on patient safety. Documents administration of medications.
• Maintains competency in administering medications via the following routines: IM, SQ, ID, oral, inhalation, ocular, optic, topical, sublinqual, and nasal.
• Documents notification/follow-up of phone messages under direct supervision of a provider.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, medical staff, and personnel of other departments, and assists customers as necessary.
• Assists in cost containment by maintaining an adequate quantity of supplies in work-stations and exam/procedure rooms,(lab and x-ray also if applicable).

Schedule:

• Full time (36 hours per week)
• Days
• M-F 8am-5pm

General Requirements:

• LPN: Graduate of a school of nursing is required.
• A current Iowa License as a Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse is required.
• Nurse may be required based on Department needs.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 3 years.

Medical Assistant: 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.

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