EMT/Paramedic/CMA/LPN/RN - Orthopaedics

Medical Associates; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with matching

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Orthopaedics team. You'll support providers, collect patient data, coordinate appointments, and assist with procedures, helping patients move better while growing with a close-knit staff.

Experience from three months to one year is welcome; certification as Medical Assistant or licensure as LPN/RN/EMT may be required.

Qualifications

• From three months to one year of similar or related experience. New grads welcome to apply!
• Certification as Medical Assistant or valid LPN/RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Support the providers within the department.
• Collect pertinent patient health care data and review medical records.
• Coordinate appointments and assist with procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Document care provided and assist with medical records integrity.

Skills

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant certification

LPN/RN licensure

Two-year college degree or equivalent

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 Plansis 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.