Clinic CMA/LPN/RN - Mercy Med District - Full-Time

Mercy Cedar Rapids

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About The Position

This job supports Mercy's philosophy of patient-centered care by facilitating the delivery of health care services by providing knowledgeable support to the physician or mid-level provider in all aspects of patient care. This includes all interactions with patients and their families; in person during the clinic visit, telephonically and electronically.

Requirements

• General knowledge and understanding of anatomy, diagnosis process, pharmacology, physiology, lab values, sterilization techniques and safe administration of medications.
• Operational knowledge of nebulizers, spirometers, EKG machines and other medical equipment.
• Ability to successfully perform venipuncture, EKGs, spirometry and other procedures as required.
• Basic computer knowledge and navigation of an E.H.R.
• One year experience in a medical office preferred.
• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.
• Medical Assistant Certification required OR Nursing Licensure.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit.
• Rooms and prepares the patient for examination, including reviewing histories, allergies, medications, reason for visit and taking vitals.
• Orders/administers injections, orders/collects specimens for lab testing and performs phlebotomy as needed per established standing orders of provider.
• Provides test results as directed by Provider.
• Provides patient instruction using pre-approved patient education materials specific to the chief complaint or for health promotion.
• Prints after visit summary and completes discharge of patient from exam room, including scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Manages phone calls to patients regarding test/lab results and provides appropriate instruction for treatment.
• Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established written protocols.
• Provides assistance with diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed by the provider.
• Orders and maintains adequate medical supply inventory.
• Collects and documents urine drug screens in compliance with regulations.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $5,000.
• Generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees