Job Information
Trinity Health Clinic Triage Medical Assistant or LPN in PLEASANT HILL, Iowa
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse at our Pleasant Hill Clinic!
This role is Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p, no weekends, or holidays!
Under the direction of the health care provider, this role is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
What you’ll do:
Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problems.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the physician.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
CMA
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.
Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable.
May require specialized training such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three (3) months of hire.
LPN
Possession of a current license as a practical nurse issued by the State of Iowa.
Successfully completes required medication examination prior to passing medication.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
Benefits Start Day One!
Medical Insurance with the option for Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Supplemental AD&D Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability/ Income Protection
Time Off – regularly accrued PTO for full-time team members, 6 paid holidays, and additional personal days!
Voluntary Benefits through Farmington
Accident Insurance
Auto/Home insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Identity/Theft Insurance
Legal Services
Pet Insurance
Permanent Life Insurance
Well-Being Resources
Adoption Assistance
Colleague Discounts through Perkspot
Six free therapy sessions/coaching sessions per calendar year for Colleague and household members through Spring Health
Student Loan Relief Services
Tuition Reimbursement
Weight Management Reimbursement Benefit
Commuter Benefits
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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