Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN- Northwood Clinic

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Description :

At MercyOne health care is more than just a doctors visit or a place to go when youre 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 400000 inpatients and outpatients each addition MercyOne North Iowa is ateaching 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 Clinic Medical Assistant / LPN- Northwood Clinic

As a Clinic Medical Assistant / LPN at MercyOne you will Provide 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.
• 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

Days M-F 7 : 30-4 : 30 half day off each week.

General Requirements :

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.

Education : Medical Assistant

Graduate of an approved school for medical assistant required.

Credentialed as a medical assistant is required. (CMA RMA NCMA)

LPN

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive 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 .

a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center please call Human Resources at or email us at

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1