Medical Assistant​/LPN - Outpatient Behavioral Health​/Psychiatry

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day Shift

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* Description:

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* At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're 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.

Mercy One Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, Mercy One Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.

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Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Mecical Assistant/ LPN for our Behavioral Clinic.

As a Medical Assistant/ LPN Mercy One, you will  be responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients.  Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

** Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.*
* ** May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.*
* ** Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.*
* ** May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG's.*
* ** Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.*
* ** Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.*
* ** Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.*
* ** Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.*
* ** Maintains knowledge of Neurostar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, including certified training, insurance standards, patient qualifications, and standards of practice.*
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* Schedule:

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** General Requirements:*
* Medical Assistant

+ Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.

+ Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable.

+ May require specialized training such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

+ Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

​LPN:

+ Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa

+ Clinic/physician office experience preferred

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

+ Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

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* Education:

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* Medical Assistant

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+ High School Diploma or GED required.

+ Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.

+ Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

+ 1-year healthcare experience, preferably in a clinic setting,required.

+ Prior Behavioral healthcare work experience preferred

+ Must obtain Neurostar TMS training certification, within 60 days upon hire

LPN

+ Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program

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