CMA, LPN, or RN - Family Medicine & Pediatrics

US-IA-Marion

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Req #: 175956
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

UnityPoint Clinic - Family Medicine & Pediatrics - Tower Terrace

RN, LPN or CMA

Marion, IA

$5K Sign-on Bonus

Full-time

Responsibilities:

* Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.
* Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.
* May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
* Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, IM,SQ or ID routes.
* Place urinary catheters per protocol.  
* Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding.
* Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.
* Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
* Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.
* Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
* Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.

Qualifications:

* Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses.
* Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa for Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

OR 

* Certified Medical Assistant program completion through AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCT
* Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong computer skills.
* Ability to work as a team member.
			
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