LPN or CMA; Certified Medical Assistant): Centerville Clinic

Position: LPN or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant): Centerville Clinic
Location: Centerville
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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 an RN/LPN/Medical Assistant at the Mercy One Centerville Clinic.

As a clinic LPN/Medical Assistant at Mercy One, you will aid providers by creating a timely patient flow, positive customer experience, and care for clinic patients. Supports patient and family needs.

+ Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.

+ Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication.  Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data.  Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others.  Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.

+ Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).

+ Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instruc­tions.

+ Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned.

+ Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, pro­cedures and medications administered.

+ Accurately and legibly documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.

+ Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.

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* Schedule:

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* + Full Time, Days, 40 hours per week

+ Dayshift, Monday-Friday

+ 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

** General Requirements:*
* ** LPN*
* + Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing, as normally obtained through a 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 serve within three (3) months of hire.

** Medical Assistant*
* + Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing, as normally obtained through a Possession of a Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required

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

+ 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 serve within three (3) months of hire.

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* Education:

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* ** LPN*
* + Completion or actively pursing a degree from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program and near completion.

** Medical Assistant*
* + Completion or actively pursuing a degree from an accredited Medical Assistance program and near completion.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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