MA (Medical Assistant)/LPN: Gastro Clinic

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

MercyOne in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN for the Gastro Clinic. This full-time role supports clinical operations, with a 40-hour week and day shift (Mon-Fri).

Responsibilities include patient preparation, vital signs, documentation, and ensuring a positive patient experience. Applicants should have an accredited MA or LPN program; MA certification/registration is preferred and must be obtained within one year, while an LPN license in Iowa is required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program or an accredited LPN program.
• MA Certification/Registration preferred prior to hire and required within one year; LPN path requires LPN license in IA.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and healthcare providers in delivering patient care.
• Prepare patients and collect vital signs.
• Document patient information and maintain accurate medical records.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure a positive patient experience.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Clinical tasks

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient care

Education

MA Certification/Registration

LPN License (IA)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Position: Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN: Gastro Clinic

Location: Waterloo, IA

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

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.

Required:

• 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.

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