CMA/LPN/RN - General Surgery

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

71d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery department at Medical Associates East Campus is hiring a full-time, CMA, LPN or RN. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working at a fast pace. Previous surgical experience a plus.

Requirements

• From 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.
• Certification of Medical Assistant or valid LPN/RN required.
• A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
• Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment.
• Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment.
• Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.

Nice To Haves

• Previous surgical experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling surgeries, assisting with surgical procedures, use of sterile technique, post-operative care.
• Use excellent patient care skills to room patients, collect vitals and histories, and patient education.
• Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records and confer with physician to ensure patient needs are met.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others.
• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of the medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental

What This Job Offers

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