Certified Medical Assistant/LPN- Primghar Clinic
Trinity HealthAbout the role
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
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 Siouxland Medical Center has earned more national recognition for quality patient outcomes than any other hospital in the region. The medical center has earned multiple honors for its leadership and excellence in several clinical areas including cardiac care, orthopedic services, vascular surgery, stroke care and cancer care.
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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN.
As a Medical Assistant or LPN at MercyOne, you will (CMA) assist in patient care as delegated by the physician. Performs clerical duties, phlebotomy, simple laboratory functions, and assists in direct patient care. (LPN) assist in carrying out the phases of the nursing process as appropriately delegated by the Registered Nurse or Provider. Perform activities and functions of patient care within the legal scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Iowa, and in accordance with established standards and MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center policy and procedure.
Obtains vital signs, blood pressures, heights and weights, and records information appropriately, accurately and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to identify physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and appropriately reports to the provider/RN.
- Administers medications, vaccines and treatments/procedures as directed by the provider, and as appropriate for the patients’ medical care.
- Demonstrates competency in performing phlebotomy, use of appropriate tubes for blood specimen collection, labeling, accurate identification, etc.
- Demonstrates competency in performing point of care testing and documentation of results accurately. Processes simple laboratory specimens. Maintains CLIA/COLA evaluation and documentation of competency (as necessary)
- Assists with patient treatments as delegated, i.e., specimen collection, simple dressing changes.
Schedule:
- Part-time
- Days
General Requirements:
CMA
- Requires a current certification/registration (CMA/RMA) by an NCCA certified.
- Maintains certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
- Able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, presentation skills, advanced analytical skills, be well organized and maintain a highly professional manner and appearance.
LPN
- Requires current state Licensed Practical Nursing license.
- Minimum of 1 – 2 years nursing experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, consultative and relationship building skills in order to initiate and develop productive collaborative partnership with all levels of leadership across the organization.
- Ability to effectively influence results, garner support and tactfully manage complex relationships within and across the organization. Extremely high level of diplomacy and tact are required. Ability to read the subtle nuances of situation and react/plan accordingly.
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited LPN program or
- Must have successfully completed/graduated from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Medical Assisting training program
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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