CMA, LPN, or RN - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Obstetrics & Gynecology department at Medical Associates is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant, LPN or RN to join their team! This role involves collecting patient health care data, assisting with triage and work-ups, collaborating with the healthcare team, communicating effectively with patients and staff, promoting patient wellness, documenting care, facilitating reimbursement, and maintaining a safe and organized office environment. The position also requires performing additional duties as needed and providing input for improving patient care and workflow.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification.
• Valid LPN/RN licensure for practice in Iowa required.
• BLS required biannually.
• Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment.
• Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.

Nice To Haves

• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivated individual
• Efficient time management skills
• Willingness to take initiative and jump in
• Commitment to excellent patient care
• Experience preferred - 1-3 years of experience
• Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records and confer with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• General office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, accepting payment and co pays, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointment and creating lab orders.
• Assist with triage, infertility, and surgery work ups.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others.
• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials.
• Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care.
• Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow.
• Participate in required meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• Dental Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree