MA (Medical Assistant)/LPN: Prior Authorization Nurse

IA_MOWAT01 Covenant Medical Center, Inc; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support a Family Practice in Waterloo, IA. The role includes patient preparation, vital signs, documentation, and basic clinical procedures during a 32-hour, day-shift week.

Requires completion of an accredited MA program with MA certification/registration preferred within a year, plus an accredited LPN program and Iowa LPN license. Trinity Health emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must have accredited Medical Assistant program.
• MA Certification/Registration preferred, within one year of hire.
• Must have completed accredited LPN program.
• LPN License in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other providers in delivering patient care.
• Prepare patients and collect vital signs as part of routine visits.
• Document patient information and maintain accurate medical records.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure a positive patient experience.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Clinical procedures

Patient flow coordination

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

LPN program completed

LPN license (Iowa)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position: Medical Assistant (MA): Prior Authorization Nurse Location: Waterloo Family Practice, IA Schedule: 32 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.
• Must have successfully completed accredited LPN program.
• LPN License in the state of Iowa.

Our Commitment 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.