CMA, LPN, or RN - General Surgery

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Surgery department at Medical Associates East Campus is hiring a full-time CMA, LPN, or RN. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working at a fast pace. Previous surgical experience is a plus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 80 hours per pay period, with no weekends or holidays. The position is located at East Campus.

The role supports surgical care and clinic operations, including surgery scheduling and assistance with procedures, patient rooming and education, care coordination, documentation, reimbursement processes, and maintaining a safe and well-equipped office environment. The employee collaborates with the healthcare team and may perform additional patient-care duties and assigned projects.

Requirements

• Three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Equivalent to a two-year college degree, or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.
• Current certification or registration as a Certified Medical Assistant (such as CMA through AAMA, CCMA through NHA, or RMA through AMT), or ability to obtain it within six months of hire; alternatively, valid LPN or RN licensure is required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work at a fast pace.
• Interpersonal skills requiring trust, diplomacy, courtesy, and tact; ability to work with others in personal or sensitive situations and foster sound relationships.
• Keyboarding skills and ability to use electronic equipment.
• Ability to use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment.
• Ability to use personal protective safety equipment, including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks or shields.

Nice To Haves

• Previous surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and assist with surgical procedures using sterile technique; provide post-operative care.
• Room patients, collect vital signs and histories, and provide patient education.
• Collect relevant patient healthcare data, diagnostic testing, and treatment information; review medical records and confer with the physician to ensure patient needs are met.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team according to the plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others.
• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including interventions, medications, and patient education, and help maintain the integrity of the medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement for services, including charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain a safe, neat, organized, and properly supplied office environment; ensure equipment functions safely and properly and clean and maintain it according to guidelines.
• Perform additional patient-care duties as needed, provide input on systems to improve care quality and workflow efficiency, and participate in required meetings.
• Complete other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or family health insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401(k) with immediate matching at 50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay, plus additional annual profit sharing.
• Flexible paid time off program providing 24 days off per year.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

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