Orthopaedic CMA/LPN/RN - Great Team - 4 Day Work Week

Medical Associates; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with immediate matching

Flexible Paid Time Off (24 days/year)

Medical & Dependent Care FSAs

Life insurance & Disability coverage

Job summary

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is seeking an orthopedic clinic team member (CMA/LPN/RN) to educate and support patients through recovery, work with surgeons and APPs, and ensure a seamless patient experience from intake to discharge.

You will handle vitals, medication reviews, appointments, and documentation while supporting a collaborative, patient‑centered culture on West Campus.

Qualifications

• Experience: From three months to one year of similar or related experience. New grads welcome to apply.
• Education: Must possess a current CMA certification or LPN/RN licensure, or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient health data, review medical records, and coordinate with physicians to meet patient needs.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and others; promote patient wellness and education.
• Document care provided and maintain the medical record integrity.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services, including charges and referrals.
• Maintain a safe, neat office environment and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to quality and efficiency improvements.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Keyboarding

Education

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or LPN/RN licensure

Job description

“One of the many reasons I enjoy working in orthopedics is the teamwork approach with patient care and the endless support from the surgeons, APPs, and nursing staff. Everyone is caring, supportive, and make me look forward to coming to work every day.” - Caitlyn Tuttle, RN with Medical Associates Orthopaedics

Join our Orthopaedic Clinic where teamwork is more than a buzzword, it's how we thrive. Whether you're anCertified (Clinical) Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN, you'll be part of a close-knit team that supports each other, celebrates wins, and genuinely enjoys the work we do. We focus on helping patients move better and helping each other grow stronger. If you're ready for a workplace with purpose, laughter, and a culture that feels like family, we’re ready for you.

In this role, you will:

• Empower patients on their journey to recovery by providing education, encouragement, and hands‑on support for orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
  Work side‑by‑side with orthopedic surgeons and APPs while obtaining vitals, reviewing medications, coordinating appointments, assisting with procedures, managing patient communications, and ensuring a seamless patient experience from start to finish.

Schedule:

Primary schedule is 4 days per week between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. No nights, weekends, or major holidays!

Location:

West Campus

Benefits Package includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records and confer with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met. May include general office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, accepting payment and co pays, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointment and creating lab orders.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charges, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience- From three months to one year of similar or related experience. New grads welcome to apply!

Education - Must possess a current certification or registration as a Certified Medical Assistant (e.g., CMA through AAMA, CCMA through NHA, or RMA through AMT) or be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire. OR valid LPN/RN licensure required.

Interpersonal Skills- A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.

Other Skills - Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields. BLS required biannually.

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plansis an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.