CMA, LPN, or RN - Gastroenterology

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN for its Gastroenterology department at the West Campus. The role provides hands-on patient care in a positive, supportive environment and includes working independently as well as collaboratively with the care team. The department performs GI procedures such as anorectal manometry, breath testing, and video capsule endoscopy. The position also involves scheduling and educating patients about digestive diseases, screenings, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including endoscopy, colonoscopy, and infusions.

The schedule is 72 hours per pay period, four days per week, with flexibility. The Gastroenterology team coordinates with medical and surgical practitioners to support patient care for conditions such as IBS, acid reflux, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and detection of polyps and cancer.

Candidates need three months to one year of similar or related experience. Surgical-office, surgical-hospital-floor, or operating-room experience is preferred but not required; on-the-job training is provided, and GI experience is not required. Candidates must have a current medical assistant certification or registration, or be able to obtain it within six months of hire, or hold valid LPN/RN licensure. The position requires education equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of specialized study or certification at a business or trade school.

Requirements

• Three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• 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.
• Education equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of specialized study or certification at a business or trade school.
• 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 equipment, including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks or shields.
• Interpersonal skills requiring trust, diplomacy, courtesy, and tact; ability to handle extensive personal contact and sensitive matters, motivate or influence others, and foster sound relationships with outside entities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a surgical office, surgical hospital floor, or operating room; this experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the health care team to direct or perform nursing assessments and interventions according to the plan of care.
• Apply the nursing process during patient contact, care, diagnostic testing, and treatments.
• Collect pertinent patient health data, review medical records, and confer or collaborate with physicians and mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and others; promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care, including assessments, interventions, medications, and patient education, and help maintain the integrity of medical records.
• Maintain a safe, neat, organized office environment supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials.
• Ensure equipment functions safely and properly; clean and maintain equipment according to guidelines.
• Perform additional patient-care duties as needed, provide input on improving care quality and workflow efficiency, and participate in required meetings.
• Facilitate reimbursement for services, including charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Complete other assigned projects and duties.
• Schedule and educate patients regarding digestive diseases, screenings, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Benefits

• Single or family health insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401(k) with immediate matching: 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 insurance.

What This Job Offers

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