EMT/Paramedic/CMA/LPN/RN - Orthopaedics

Medical Associates Clinic; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with matching

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Medical Associates Clinic is seeking a dedicated team member for our Orthopaedics Clinic to support providers and coordinate patient care. The role emphasizes patient education, data collection, and efficient scheduling, with opportunities to work closely with surgeons, APPs, and nursing staff.

Candidates should have a two-year degree or certification and Medical Assistant/EMT or LPN/RN licensure. The position offers a four-day schedule, West Campus location, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience: three months to one year in a related role; new grads welcome.
• Completion of Medical Assistant certification or valid LPN/RN licensure is required.
• Interpersonal skills including trust, diplomacy, courtesy and tact are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support providers within the department and coordinate patient care.
• Collect health data, review records, obtain demographics and insurance info.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, assist with procedures and labs.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care team; promote wellness.
• Document care and assist with medical records integrity.
• Facilitate billing and insurance requirements; maintain a safe, organized office.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient education

Education

Two-year college degree or certification

Medical Assistant/EMT or LPN/RN licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

We're building a strong team, one bone at a time!

Join our Orthopaedic Clinic where teamwork is more than a buzzword, it's how we thrive. Whether you're an EMT, Paramedic, CMA, LPN, or RN, you'll be part of a close-knit team that supports each other, celebrates wins, and genuinely enjoys the work we do. We focus on helping patients move better and helping each other grow stronger. If you're ready for a workplace with purpose, laughter, and a culture that feels like family, we’re ready for you.

“One of the many reasons I enjoy working in orthopedics is the teamwork approach with patient care and the endless support from the surgeons, APPs, and nursing staff. Everyone is caring, supportive, and make me look forward to coming to work every day.”

• Caitlyn Tuttle, RN with Medical Associates Orthopaedics

In this role you will:

• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education regarding injuries, chronic diseases, or conditions that makes moving painful or challenging
• Obtain vitals, review medications, enter orders, assist with procedures, coordinate appointments, patient phone calls and support ortho practice

Schedule:

Primary schedule is 4 days per week between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. No nights, weekends, or major holidays!

Location:

Primary location will be West 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the providers within the department
• 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: charges, 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. New grads welcome to apply!

Education - Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school. Certification of Medical Assistant/EMT or valid Paramedic/LPN/RN licensure required.

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 - Completion of certification as a Medical Assistant is required or valid LPN/RN licensure required. Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields. BLS required biannually.

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.