Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Under the supervision of a provider, assists and performs a variety of patient care duties and adheres to performance expectations of all defined services or related duties for the clinics of MercyOne Northeast IA.

What you will Do

Analyze records for completeness and patient history.
Prepare exam/procedure rooms and equipment for patient care.
Greet, identify patient and prepare patient for exam while protecting patient's privacy.
Review/document current medication and allergies
Take vital signs, obtain chief complaints, history, and documents.
Assist provider with routine procedures and provide patient care as directed by provider (i.e., immunizations, spirometry, injections, EKG, nebulizer, ear washing, wart removal)
Assist providers with patient care via phone, mail and/or fax.
Communicate effectively between provider and patient.

Hours/Schedule

80hrs/Full Time Monday-Friday

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant Diploma or LPN/RN license.
6-month experience in a clinic setting preferred.
Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability; basic computer skills; ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to effectively interact with other health care professionals and the public; ability to present a positive image; ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Wellness programs

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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