Clinic CMA/LPN/RN - UC North Liberty - .6 FTE

Medical Assistant

This job supports Mercy's philosophy of patient-centered care by facilitating the delivery of health care services by providing knowledgeable support to the physician or mid-level provider in all aspects of patient care. This includes all interactions with patients and their families; in person during the clinic visit, telephonically, and electronically.

Job Description

• Prepares instruments, supplies, and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit.
• Rooms and prepares the patient for examination, including reviewing histories, allergies, medications, reason for visit, and taking vitals.
• Per established standing orders of the provider, orders/administers injections, orders/collects specimens for lab testing (e.g., rapid strep tests), and performs phlebotomy as needed. Provides test results as directed by the provider.
• Provides patient instruction using pre-approved patient education materials specific to the chief complaint or for the health promotion of observed behaviors known to contribute to poor health, as directed by the provider.
• Prints after-visit summary and completes discharge of patient from exam room. This may include scheduling a follow-up appointment, providing referral information, or scheduling patients for testing procedures and providing instructions.
• Manages phone calls to patients regarding test/lab results and provides appropriate instruction for treatment, as directed by the provider.
• Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established written protocols. This includes having knowledge of medications, including basic dosages, side effects, and interactions.
• Provides assistance with diagnostic procedures (e.g., EKGs) and treatments (e.g., nebulizer treatments) as directed by the provider. This includes obtaining specimens, labeling, and disposition to the laboratory and explaining diagnostic procedures to patients as needed.
• Manages sample medication according to organizational policy and procedure.
• Orders and maintains adequate but not excessive medical supply inventory.
• Collects and documents urine drug screens in compliance with regulations.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries.

Requirements

• One year experience in a medical office preferred.
• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure or certification.
• Medical Assistant Certification required or RN/LPN valid and approved to work in the state of Iowa required.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Day/PM shifts with variable hours ranging from 4.5 to 8-hour shifts
• Scheduled weekly hours: 24

Benefits

• External hires can get up to a $6,000 sign-on bonus!

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.