CMA, LPN, or RN - Hiawatha Family Med/Internal Med

UnityPoint Health • Hiawatha, IA

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About The Position

UnityPoint Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate CMA, LPN, or RN to join our Hiawatha Family Medicine/Internal Medicine team. This full-time position offers consistent weekday hours, including a scheduled half-day off each week. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and making a positive impact in the community. As part of our team, you will be recognized for your contributions and supported in your professional development.

Requirements

• Current Iowa/Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab.
• Current CMA certification for Certified Medical Assistant from AAMA, NCCT, AMT, or NHA.
• Mandatory Reporter certification.
• CPR certification.
• Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.
• Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
• Computer data entry experience.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
• 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.

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.
• Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures to regularly monitor patients' disease status.
• Schedule referrals for patients with specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider, completing 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.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., health department).
• Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and their relationship to patient status, with accountability to take next steps as appropriate to scope and licensure.
• Stay informed about clinic/department and organizational updates by attending meetings, reading emails, and regularly checking the organization’s intranet site.
• Meet the department work schedule.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
• Monitor environmental conditions to secure protected health information.
• Behave in a manner consistent 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 and objective to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and prioritize the success of the team above personal interests.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus
• 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: Bachelor's degree