LPN or RN - Pulmonology

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Pulmonology team at Medical Associates in a fast-paced, collaborative clinic. The role contributes to patient outcomes through compassionate care, communication, teamwork, and flexibility. This is a full-time position with flexible weekday hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the East Campus.

The position involves collecting patient health data, supporting diagnostic testing and treatments, reviewing medical records, and coordinating with physicians and mid-level providers. It also includes patient education, care documentation, reimbursement and insurance-related tasks, office coordination, and maintaining safe, functional equipment and an organized clinical environment.

Requirements

• LPN or RN licensure.
• BLS certification, renewed biannually.
• Three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Education equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.
• Keyboarding skills and ability to use electronic equipment.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment, including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks or shields.
• Interpersonal skills involving trust, diplomacy, courtesy, tact, and the ability to motivate or influence others and foster relationships with outside contacts.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Vision of 20/40 or better in the best eye, with or without correction.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient health care data and support diagnostic testing and treatments; review medical records and confer with physicians or mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• Perform general office duties as needed, including obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, accepting payments and copays, scheduling and coordinating appointments, and creating lab orders.
• Collaborate with the health care team according to the plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and others.
• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including interventions, medication, 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 office with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials.
• Ensure equipment functions safely and properly; clean and maintain equipment according to guidelines.
• Perform other patient care duties as needed and provide input on systems to improve care quality, efficiency, and workflow.
• Participate in required meetings and complete assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Health insurance for single or family coverage, with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401(k) with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) and additional annual profit sharing.
• Flexible paid time off program with 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