Certified Medical Assistant/LPN/RN - Pulmonology

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in patients’ lives while working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Join our Pulmonology team at Medical Associates—where your skills, compassion, and dedication will directly contribute to improving patient outcomes in a fast-paced, team-centered clinic. What Makes You a Great Fit: You thrive in fast-paced clinical settings and love being part of a strong care team. You’re highly motivated, organized, and proactive. You bring excellent time management and communication skills. You’re committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. You’re flexible and eager to jump in where needed. Schedule: This is a full-time position with flexible weekday hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Location: East Campus Benefits Package includes: 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, etc.

Requirements

• Experience - From three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Education - Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.
• Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
• Other Skills - Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment.
• Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.
• BLS required biannually.

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.
• May include 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.
• 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, etc.

What This Job Offers

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