What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Specialty Center CMA/LPN position at STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?
Outpatient Specialty Clinic – Lake City
Full-Time Position
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40 hours per week
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Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Specialty Clinic Nurse Responsibilities
As a Specialty Clinic CMA/LPN, you will provide direct patient care in an outpatient specialty setting while supporting visiting specialty providers. You will play a key role in ensuring patients receive safe, coordinated, and compassionate care throughout their visit. This position requires strong clinical skills, organization, and communication to support patients, families, providers, and the multidisciplinary care team.
Other responsibilities include:
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Provide direct patient care within scope of practice, using clinical judgment to identify expected and unexpected patient responses
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Safely administer oral medications and injections; obtain and report vital signs
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Manage patients in infusion and treatment rooms, ensuring patient needs are met
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Assist visiting specialty providers with chart preparation, scheduling, rooming, and procedures
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Coordinate with insurance companies to precertify and authorize medications and procedures
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Monitor and track patient authorizations, ensuring services remain within approved dates
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Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and care team members to ensure appropriate follow-up
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Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record
Position Requirements
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CMA or LPN graduate from an accredited program
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Minimum of 1 year CMA or LPN experience required
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Current Iowa licensure or certification, as applicable
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Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
BENEFITS
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Health Insurance, shared
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Dental and Vision Insurance
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1.5x annual salary Life Insurance, employer paid
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Short-Term Disability, employer paid
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Long-Term Disability, employer paid
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Retirement 403(b), 50% company match (maximum 3% match)
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and all affiliated organizations are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected classification.