Medical Assistant/LPN- Pulmonary & Infectious Disease Clinic

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN for their Critical Care & Pulmonary Clinic. The role involves delivering patient care that promotes safety and well-being. Responsibilities include performing preliminary physical tests, recording vital signs, obtaining and recording patient information, administering medications and vaccines, performing routine tests like EKGs, scheduling diagnostic tests, communicating test results and care plans to patients, maintaining exam rooms and equipment, and documenting patient care in the medical record.

Requirements

Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.
Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable.
May require specialized training such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program.

Nice To Haves

Clinic/physician office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.