Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Eastern Iowa Health Center
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of healthcare professionals at our family medicine/pediatric location. The ideal candidate must have a commitment to providing high-quality primary care for our complex patients.Responsibilities* Provide general medical care and select patient care tasks while working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members.* Provide individualized education to patients and families appropriate for age, diagnosis, and level of understanding with the direction of RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner.* Assist providers with patient office visits, including rooming and interviewing patients, recording vital signs and entering information in patients electronic medical record.* Responsible for maintaining organized and clean exam rooms and stocking with required supplies and equipment for each visit.* Perform select clinical tests including, but not limited to; blood glucose, rapid HIV testing, influenza, and strep cultures. Manage and operates equipment safely and correctly.* Observes, records, and reports changes in patients condition.* Administer medications according to orders from a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), following the six rights of medication administration; including maintenance of intravenous lines.* Assist providers with procedures by providing pre- and post-procedural care, participating in the Time Out, and intra-procedural support.* Screen patient calls and make follow-up calls as requested by the provider. Direct calls requiring assessment to an RN or LIP.Typical HoursTypical work hours will vary from 8 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday and some Saturdays.Required Qualifications* Completion of Medical Assistant program at an accredited institution* Current LPN license in the State of Iowa & in good standing* Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification (BLS)* Electronic health record experience, Athena preferredPreferred Qualifications* Previous experience in a medical clinic* Advance working knowledge of outpatient care, triage and clinic flow* Demonstrated ability and sensitivity to persons who are disabled, homeless, substance users, HIV (AIDS) infected, and/or psychologically impairedWe offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO) benefits, including eight paid holidays, Flexible Spending Account, and 401k retirement savings plan(s). Loan repayment maybe possible through the National Health Service Corp. To learn more, visit the following link: www.nhsc.hrsa.gov.EIHC mission is to provide exceptional and accessible patient-centered healthcare for all.recblid oss48b1kc28ax0whtoxziw2onrh2z1

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