What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA or LPN - Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinic position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: LPN
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .8
- Department: Diabetes and Endocrinology- WL
- Shift: Daytime hours between 7:30-5:00 M-F. One day off/week
- Job ID: 153197
Overview
CMA or LPN
Diabetes & Endocrinology - Cedar Falls, IA
$5K Sign-on Bonus
Full-time: 32 hours/week Monday-Friday, Daytime one day off/week
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Responsibilities
- Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures.
- Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria.
- Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population.
- Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
- Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients.
- Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups.
- Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice.
- Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Licensed Practical Nurse
- Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Certified Medical Assistant through NHA, AAMA, NCT or AMT
- High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab.
- Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin for Licensed Practical Nurse.
- BLS
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures
