What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Certified Medical Assistant position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: LPN
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Pulmonology- Waukee MOB
- Shift: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Job ID: 183872
UnityPoint Clinic
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse /CMA Certified Medical Assistant
Pulmonology Clinic
Waukee, IA
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Full-time benefits
We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing pulmonology clinic in Waukee, Iowa. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and expanding specialty practice focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As our clinic continues to grow, the LPN will play a key role in supporting providers with patient assessments, chronic disease management, in-office procedures, and patient education for individuals with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions. The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting where building strong patient relationships and contributing to a developing team are central to success.
- We would consider an experienced CMA in this position if you have Pulmonology experience or other related specialty clinical work history!!
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.
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 physicians during patient exams and procedures
- Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
- Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care
- Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
- Valid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing
- OR CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
- Familiarity with EPIC a plus!