CMA, LPN, or RN - Pulmonology - \"No day is the same as the day before!\"

Medical Associates; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with matching

PTO 24 days

FSAs (Medical and Dependent Care)

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Medical Associates' Pulmonology team in Dubuque is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to join a collaborative, fast-paced clinic on East Campus. This full-time role offers weekday hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and emphasizes compassionate patient care and teamwork.

You will collect patient data, coordinate appointments, document care, and support the care team to ensure efficient workflows while maintaining a safe, organized office environment.

Qualifications

• Experience from three months to one year in a similar role.
• Education equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification.
• Significant interpersonal skills including trust, diplomacy, courtesy and tact; ability to interact with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient health data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records; coordinate with physician/mid-level providers to meet patient needs.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others; promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including interventions, medication, education, and maintain medical records integrity.
• Support reimbursement of services; manage charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements; maintain a safe, organized office environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other duties of patient care and participate in meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Flexibility

Education

Two-year college degree or relevant certificate

Completion of specialized course or trade school

Job description

Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in patients’ lives while working in a collaborative and supportive environment? Join our Pulmonology team at Medical Associates—where your skills, compassion, and dedication will directly contribute to improving patient outcomes in a fast-paced, team-centered clinic.

Come be part of a team who truly support one another and step in to help whenever needed!

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You thrive in fast-paced clinical settings and love being part of a strong care team.
• You’re highly motivated, organized, and proactive.
• You bring excellent time management and communication skills.
• You’re committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• You’re flexible and eager to jump in where needed.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with flexible weekday hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Location

East Campus

Benefits Package includes

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Job Duties

• Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records and confer with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met. May include general office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, accepting payment and co pays, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointment and creating lab orders.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience - From three months to one year of similar or related experience.

Education - Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.

Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.

Other Skills - Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields. BLS required biannually.