Medical Assistant (MA) / LPN: Pediatrics

Trinity Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN for our pediatrics clinic. This full-time, day-shift role supports physicians and clinicians by preparing patients, taking vital signs, documenting care, and performing basic clinical procedures.

The candidate should have an accredited Medical Assistant program or an accredited LPN program with IA licensure; MA certification preferred within one year. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• MA Certification/Registration preferred before hire and required within one year.
• OR must have completed an accredited LPN program and hold an LPN license in Iowa.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Medical records

Clinical procedures

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

LPN program and license (IA)

Job description

Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN: Pediatrics Clinic

Location: Waterloo, IA

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day

Schedule: 36 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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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. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.