What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA or LPN - Eldora Family Medicine position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: LPN
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .9
- Department: Fam Med- Eldora- WL
- Shift: Monday - Friday, daytime hours with a half day each week
- Job ID: 158487
Overview
CMA or LPN - $5,000 sign on bonus
Eldora Family Medicine
*float position with the home location being Eldora. Staff would be required to float to the Conrad, Grundy, Parkersburg and Eldora Clinics Monday- Friday, 8a-5p, One half day a week
FTBN, 36 Hours/ Week
Under the direction of a health care provider, Clinical Nurse LPN, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of our patients.
Why UnityPoint Health?
· Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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 like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance 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.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .
Responsibilities
- Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information, preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures, commensurate with training and education.
- Demonstrate competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
- Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.
- Document accurate information reading health concern and/or condition from patient or family member. Telephone data collection.
- Conduct follow up phone calls regarding patient’s health and progress as necessary.
- Administer medications by oral, IM, SQ or ID routes under the order of a provider or RN.
- Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider.
- Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding.
- Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.
- Place urinary catheters per protocol.
- Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
- Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.
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 Medical Assistants
- Current RMA/CMA Certification through: AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCT
- Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.
- Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
- Computer data entry experience.
- Mandatory Reporter certification.
- CPR certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work as a team member.
