Medical Assistant/LPN (Limited Rad Tech Preferred): Lake Mills

Trinity Health • Lake Mills, IA

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About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields. Want to learn more about MercyOne North? Click here: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Medical Assistant/LPN at our Lake Mills Family Medicine. As a Medical Assistant/LPN at MercyOne, you will pProvide support in the medical field by performing various medical and clerical activities to assure quality care and a more efficient work place. Escorts patient to exam room. 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 exams/procedures as requested. Utilizes written Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa policies/procedures and universal precautions when performing lab/diagnostic tests or procedures. Reports and documents all critical lab/diagnostic test values to provider. Performs, maintains and documents quality controls as applicable/requested, i.e., logs, proficiency tests, maintenance records, etc. Assists in scheduling patients 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 patient education is required. Completes charge ticket/submits charges in 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. Utilizes proper procedure for administering medications with emphasis on patient safety. Documents administration of medications. F. Maintains competency in administering medications via the following routes: IM, SQ, ID, oral, inhalation, ocular, optic, topical, sublingual, and nasal. Documents notification/follow-up of phone messages under direct supervision of a provider. Schedule: Full time M-F days

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Graduate of an approved school for medical assistant required.
• Credentialed as a medical assistant is required. (CMA, RMA, NCMA)
• LPN Graduate of a school of nursing is required.
• A current Iowa License as a Practical Nurse is required.
• A current Minnesota License as a Practical Nurse may be required based on Department needs. Minnesota license must be current before working in a Minnesota location.

Nice To Haves

• Limited Radiology Tech certification preferred
• A minimum of six months work experience in a health care facility performing duties relating to patient care is preferred.
• Additional experience involving computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the medical field by performing various medical and clerical activities to assure quality care and a more efficient work place.
• Escort patient to exam room.
• Obtain and document data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain level, medication history, and fall risk.
• Obtain and review basic health history information.
• Anticipate and prepare exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit.
• Assist with exams/procedures as requested.
• Utilize written Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa policies/procedures and universal precautions when performing lab/diagnostic tests or procedures.
• Report and document all critical lab/diagnostic test values to provider.
• Perform, maintain and document quality controls as applicable/requested, i.e., logs, proficiency tests, maintenance records, etc.
• Assist in scheduling patients for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals.
• Review written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record.
• Refer patient to provider/registered nurse if patient education is required.
• Complete charge ticket/submits charges in electronic health record to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider, identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services.
• Obtain ABN per e-LMRP as necessary.
• Utilize proper procedure for administering medications with emphasis on patient safety.
• Document administration of medications.
• Maintain competency in administering medications via the following routes: IM, SQ, ID, oral, inhalation, ocular, optic, topical, sublingual, and nasal.
• Document notification/follow-up of phone messages under direct supervision of a provider.

Benefits

• Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
• Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees