LPN/RN - Orthopaedics

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Orthopaedic Clinic where teamwork is more than a buzzword, it's how we thrive. Whether you're an LPN or RN, you'll be part of a close-knit team that supports each other, celebrates wins, and genuinely enjoys the work we do. We focus on helping patients move better and helping each other grow stronger. If you're ready for a workplace with purpose, laughter, and a culture that feels like family, we’re ready for you. In this role you will promote patient wellness and provide patient education regarding injuries, chronic diseases, or conditions that makes moving painful or challenging. You will also obtain vitals, review medications, enter orders, assist with procedures, coordinate appointments, handle patient phone calls and support the ortho practice. The primary schedule is 4 days per week between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. No nights, weekends, or major holidays! The primary location will be West Campus.

Requirements

• Valid LPN/RN licensure required.
• From three months to one year of similar or related experience. New grads welcome to apply!
• Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.
• 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.
• BLS required biannually.

Responsibilities

• Support the providers within the department
• Collect pertinent patient healthcare data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records and confer with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• May include 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: charges, 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree