CMA/LPN - Surgery

UnityPoint Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Dubuque, IA seeks a compassionate CMA or LPN to join the Surgery team. This full-time role supports patient exams, treatments, and education under physicians, with Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM hours.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, recording histories and vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring a clean, safe clinical environment. We offer strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold Iowa LPN licensure or CMA certification from an accredited program.
• Experience in clinical/outpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures
• Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
• Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care
• Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

Job description

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Surgery- DQ
• Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Job ID: 186004

Full Time Benefits

We are seeking a compassionate clinical professional to join our team. This position is open to

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

CMA/LPN - Surgery

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Full Time Benefits

We are seeking a compassionate clinical professional to join our team. This position is open to Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). This clinical professional will provide support in patient care, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures
• Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
• Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care
• Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

Qualifications

• Valid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following:
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)
• Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC a plus!