What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA/LPN/RN position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
- Department: Pediatrics- Des Moines- DM
- Shift: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
- Job ID: 182916
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic
CMA/LPN/RN
Pediatrics Clinic
Des Moines, IA
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, Wednesday 8:00AM-12:00PM
36 hours/week
Full-time benefits
Join our Pediatrics team and help make a difference in the lives of children and families every day! We are seeking a compassionate clinical professional to join our busy, team-oriented clinic. This position is open to Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Registered Nurses (RN) who are passionate about providing exceptional care in a fun, fast-paced, and family-centered environment. In this role, you'll support patients from infancy through adolescence while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to helping children thrive.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers during patient exams, procedures, and treatments.
- Room patients, obtain health histories, record vital signs, and document accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments according to scope of licensure.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, medications, preventive care, and follow-up instructions.
- Coordinate referrals, testing, and follow-up care to support positive patient outcomes.
- Respond to patient and parent questions, concerns, and clinical needs.
- Support well-child visits, acute care appointments, and routine pediatric procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
- Collaborate with providers and team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Iowa Board of Nursing OR
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing OR
- Valid and current certification in the state of Iowa for Medical Assisting
- Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree) required.
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:
- National Healthcare Association
- American Association of Medical Assistants
- National Center for Competency Testing
- National Certified Medical Assistant
- National Association of Health Professionals
- American Registry of Medical Assistants
- American Allied Health
- American Medical Technologists
- Familiarity with EPIC a plus!