LPN or MA (Medical Assistant): ENT Clinic- Full Time

Trinity Health • Waterloo, IA

93d

About The Position

Under the supervision of a provider, assists and performs a variety of patient care duties and adheres to performance expectations of all defined services or related duties for the clinics of MercyOne Northeast IA.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school for medical assistant required; Credentialed as a medical assistant is required (CMA, RMA, NCMA).
• Graduate of a school of nursing is required.
• A current Iowa License as a Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse is required.
• A current Minnesota License as a Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse may be required based on Department needs.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms.
• Obtains and documents data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain level, medication history, and fall risk.
• Obtains and reviews basic health history information.
• Anticipates and prepares exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit.
• Assists with exam/procedures as requested.
• Utilizes written Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa policies and procedures, and universal precautions when performing laboratory/diagnostic tests.
• Reports and documents all critical lab/diagnostic test values to the provider.
• Performs, maintains and documents quality controls as applicable/requested (i.e., logs, proficiency test, maintenance records, etc).
• Assists in scheduling patient for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals.
• Reviews written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record.
• Refers patient to provider/registered nurse if education is required.
• Completes charge ticket/submits charges in an electronic health record to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider, identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services.
• Obtains ABN per e-LMRP as necessary.

Benefits

• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• Competitive wages
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees