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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a LPN/Medical Assistant at the MercyOne Ottumwa Clinic.

As a LPN/Medical Assistant at MercyOne, you will aid providers by creating a timely patient flow, positive customer experience, and care for clinic patients. Supports patient and family needs.  

Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.

• Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication.  Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data.  Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others.  Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.
• Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
• Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instruc­tions.
• Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, pro­cedures and medications administered.
• Accurately and legibly documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.
• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.

Schedule: 

• Full Time Days

• M-F 7a-5p, variable day off per week.

General Requirements:

LPN 

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing, as normally obtained through a Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa. 
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred
• 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 population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Medical Assistant

•  Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing, as normally obtained through a Possession of a Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required
• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable. 
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred
• 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 population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Education: 

LPN

• Completion or actively pursing a degree from and accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program and near completion.