Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN: Orthopedic Surgery

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN for Orthopedic Surgery. This full-time position supports clinicians with patient prep, vital signs, documentation, and basic procedures, while coordinating patient flow and maintaining accurate records.

Schedule is 36 hours/week, day shift, Monday–Friday. Required: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; MA certification/registration within one year if not already held; completion of accredited LPN program

Qualifications

• 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.

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 to ensure a positive patient experience.

Education

Medical Assistant program

LPN program

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day shift

Description:

Position: Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN: Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Waterloo, IA

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.
• Must have successfully completed accredited LPN program.
• LPN License in the state of Iowa.

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