Clinical RN, LPN, or CMA - Family Medicine Buena Vista

UnityPoint Health • Storm Lake, IA

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About The Position

UnityPoint Health is seeking a dedicated RN, LPN, or CMA to join our Family Medicine Buena Vista team. This position offers a competitive salary and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. At UnityPoint Health, we prioritize our team members and have been recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes various benefits tailored to meet the needs of our employees at different life stages. Our culture emphasizes belonging, respect, and the unique contributions of each individual, ensuring that our employees feel valued and supported in their professional development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of medical assisting or nursing.
• Maintain current Iowa license as a Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA), Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse.
• Mandatory Reporter certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.
• Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
• Computer data entry experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Able to write, read, comprehend, and speak fluent English.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information and preparing patients for examination, treatment, and minor surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.
• Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures to monitor patients' disease status.
• Schedule referrals for patients with specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider.
• Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
• Document appropriately and timely in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., health department).
• Understand testing (lab and procedures) values and their relationship to patient status, taking next steps as appropriate to scope and licensure.
• Stay informed about clinic/department and organizational updates by attending meetings and checking the organization’s intranet site.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
• Monitor environmental conditions to secure protected health information.
• Behave in accordance with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Clinic Administrator to facilitate smooth and effective office operations.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

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