Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN: Waterloo Family Med & Residency
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 Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Medical Assistant Diploma or LPN/RN license.
- 6-month experience in a clinic setting preferred.
- Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability; basic computer skills; ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to effectively interact with other health care professionals and the public; ability to present a positive image; ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze records for completeness and patient history.
- Prepare exam/procedure rooms and equipment for patient care.
- Greet, identify patient and prepare patient for exam while protecting patient's privacy.
- Review/document current medication and allergies
- Take vital signs, obtain chief complaints, history, and documents.
- Assist provider with routine procedures and provide patient care as directed by provider (i.e., immunizations, spirometry, injections, EKG, nebulizer, ear washing, wart removal)
- Assist providers with patient care via phone, mail and/or fax.
- Communicate effectively between provider and patient.
Benefits
- Personalized health insurance plans with coverage effective on day one of employment
- Retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
