Medical Assistant/LPN- Centerville Clinic

Trinity Health Corporation•Centerville, IA

52d•Onsite

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 Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers. Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a LPN/Medical Assistant at the MercyOne Centerville Clinic. As a clinic LPN/Medical Assistant at MercyOne, you will aid providers by creating a timely patient flow, positive customer experience, and care for clinic patients. Supports patient and family needs. Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed. Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family. Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record). Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions. Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned. Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered. Accurately and legibly documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record. Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.

Requirements

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing, as normally obtained through a Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa.
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 serve within three (3) months of hire.
Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing, as normally obtained through a Possession of a Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required
Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Clinic/physician office experience preferred
Clinic/physician office experience preferred

Responsibilities

Aid providers by creating a timely patient flow
Create a positive customer experience
Care for clinic patients
Support patient and family needs
Recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed
Facilitate interdisciplinary communication
Utilize other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data
Assess learning needs of the patient and significant others
Give accurate and complete information to patient and family
Follow clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record)
Evaluate patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions
Assist with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned
Maintain appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered
Accurately and legibly document all patient interactions in electronic medical record
Report results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members