LPN or Medical Assistant (MA): Transitional Care Team Waterloo

trinityhealth; Waterloo (IA); On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Waterloo is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN for the Transitional Care Team in Waterloo, IA. This 40-hour, day-shift, office-based role handles chart preparation, referral coordination, fax and inbox management, and administrative support for patients in nursing home settings.

Clinical support includes patient preparation, vital signs, documentation, and basic procedures, with occasional facility visits.

Qualifications

• Must have completed accredited Medical Assistant program.
• MA Certification/Registration preferred prior to hire and required within one year.
• Must have completed accredited LPN program.
• LPN License in the state of Iowa.
• Prefers at least 2 years experience with Clinic and EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charts, coordinate referrals, manage faxes and inbox, and provide administrative support for patients in nursing home settings.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers with patient care through patient preparation, vital sign collection, documentation and basic clinical procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow and maintain accurate medical records to ensure a positive patient experience.

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

LPN program completed

Tools

EPIC experience

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Position: Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN: Transitional Care Team Home

Location: Waterloo, IA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Day shift, M-F

This position supports MercyOne Waterloo's Transitional Care team and is primarily an office-based role responsible for chart preparation, referral coordination, fax and inbox management, and administrative support for patients receiving care in nursing home settings. Prior long-term care experience is preferred, and occasional visits to nursing home facilities may be required.

Supports the operation of the clinical practice by performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks. This position is responsible for assisting physicians and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care through patient preparation, vital sign collection, documentation, and basic clinical procedures. The Medical Assistant also coordinates patient flow, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

• Must have successfully completed accredited Medical Assistant program.
• MA Certification/Registration preferred prior to hire and required within one year.
• OR
• Must have successfully completed accredited LPN program.
• LPN License in the state of Iowa.
• Prefers at least 2 years experience with Clinic and EPIC experience.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.