CMA/LPN/RN - Nephrology

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN to join their growing team in the Nephrology department at the East Campus. As a Nephrology team member, you will be working closely with the clinical team and play multiple roles including assisting with injections, managing triage, and providing direct patient care. No previous Nephrology experience is required as training will be provided. The schedule is flexible, with shifts scheduled between 8 am and 5 pm, four days a week.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN required.
• Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.
• From three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork skills.
• Hard-working and self-motivated, conduct themselves professionally at all times.
• 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

• Urology background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records and confer with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• General office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, accepting payment and co pays, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointments and creating lab orders.
• 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 Insurance

What This Job Offers

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