What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant - Forest Park Clinic position at MercyOne?
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.
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic Medical Assistant/Clinic Nurse (LPN) at the Neurosurgery Clinic.
As a Clinic Medical Assistant/Clinic Nurse (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, 8am-5pm
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). CCMA certification is accepted with successful completion of a training program
LPN
- Graduate of a school of nursing is required.
- A current Iowa License as a Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse is required. A current Minnesota License as a Practical Nurse or Registererd Nurse may be required based on Department needs. Minnesota license must be current before working in a Minnesota location.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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