Medical Assistant (MA) / LPN: Float Nurse

Trinity Health; Fairbank (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to float among our Iowa clinics in Fairbank, Waverly, Tripoli, Oelwein, and Independence. This full-time, day-shift position (36 hours/week, M-F) requires travel between clinic locations and providing high-quality patient care.

You will support physicians and healthcare teams with patient preparation, vital signs, documentation, and basic procedures while maintaining efficient patient flow and accurate records to

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 and LPN license in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care.
• Prepare patients, collect vital signs, document and perform basic clinical procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow and maintain accurate medical records.
• Ensure a positive patient experience.

Skills

Medical Assistant

LPN

Travel flexibility

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

LPN program

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Position

Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN: Float Nurse

Location

Fairbank, Waverly, Tripoli, Oelwein, and Independence Iowa

Schedule

36 hours per week, Day shift, M-F

Position Summary

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 Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in family medicine, primary care, or ambulatory clinic settings.
• Experience working in multiple clinical environments and adapting to changing priorities.

Additional Expectations

• Travel between clinic locations is a regular requirement of this role.
• Daily work location may vary based on patient care and staffing needs.
• Flexibility in supporting multiple rural clinic sites is essential to the success of this position.

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.