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MercyOne · 14 hours ago

Medical Assistant (MA) / LPN: Internal Medicine Residency Clinic

Mason City, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

MercyOne is a prominent healthcare provider in North Iowa, dedicated to improving community health. They are seeking a Clinic Medical Assistant/Clinic Nurse (LPN) to support patient care by performing various medical and clerical activities to ensure quality care and efficiency.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Escorts patient to exam room. Obtains and documents data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain level, medication history, and fall risk. Obtains and reviews basic health history information. Anticipates and prepares exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit. Assists with exams/procedures as requested

Utilizes written Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa policies/procedures and universal precautions when performing lab/diagnostic tests or procedures. Reports and documents all critical lab/diagnostic test values to provider. Performs, maintains and documents quality controls as applicable/requested, i.e., logs, proficiency tests, maintenance records, etc

Assists in scheduling patients for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals. Reviews written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record. Refers patient to provider/registered nurse if patient education is required

Completes charge ticket/submits charges in electronic health record to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider, identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services. Obtains ABN per e-LMRP as necessary

Utilizes proper procedure for administering medications with emphasis on patient safety. Documents administration of medications

Maintains competency in administering medications via the following routes: IM, SQ, ID, oral, inhalation, ocular, optic, topical, sublingual, and nasal

Documents notification/follow-up of phone messages under direct supervision of a provider

Qualification

Medical Assistant certificationLPN licensePatient care experienceElectronic health recordComputer knowledge

Required

Graduate of an approved school for medical assistant required

Credentialed as a medical assistant is required (CMA, RMA, NCMA). CCMA certification is accepted with successful completion of a training program

Graduate of a school of nursing is required

A current Iowa License as a Practical Nurse is required

A current Minnesota License as a Practical Nurse may be required based on Department needs. Minnesota license must be current before working in a Minnesota location