Resource RN

Spencer Hospital; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Affordable insurance

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Family gym membership

Job summary

Spencer Hospital is seeking an LPN or Certified Medical Assistant to join our clinic team in Spencer, IA. You will manage patient flow, greet patients, take vital signs, review health histories, and maintain medical records while preparing patients for examinations.

You will perform phlebotomy, basic lab tests, administer medications with provider authorization, schedule appointments, and assist with exams and minor procedures in a supportive, patient‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• Active IA LPN licence or Certified Medical Assistant
• Minimum of 1 year experience required
• Engages in caring and professional communication at all times

Responsibilities

• Manages patient flow within the clinic to ensure timely patient visits and provider flow.
• Assists clinic personnel in greeting patients and preparing them for examination by taking vital signs, obtaining height/weight, reviewing medication list and health history, and maintaining patient records.
• Provides patient education regarding office policies, medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
• Assists provider with exams and minor procedures.
• Phlebotomy and collection of lab specimens; performs basic lab tests.
• Prepares and administers medications with provider authorization.
• Receives and ensures completion of verbal orders and medical records for each visit.
• Schedules patient appointments and arranges testing as ordered; relays information to patients.
• Answers incoming calls and emergent visits to provide timely assistance and communication.
• Changes dressings, applies bandages, and removes sutures; performs first-aid procedures.
• Assists in infusion center within LPN/MA scope; uses CPR when required.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocking and sterilizing instruments; follows OSHA biohazard waste rules.
• Maintains accurate, legal, and ethical documentation; preserves confidentiality.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medical records

Patient education

Medication administration

Education

IA LPN license or CMA certification

Job description

Location:Spencer, IAWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.Position HighlightsSpencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.Responsibilities:Manages patient flow within the clinic to ensure timely patient visits and provider flow.Assists clinic personnel in greeting patients and preparing them for physical examination by taking vital signs, asking pain rating, obtaining height and weight, reviewing medication list and obtaining health history for new patients and reviewing health history for established patients. Also ensure all forms are completed along with maintaining the patient clinical record.Provides patient education with regard to office policies, medications, management of disease, home treatments, and special diets.Assists provider with exams and minor office procedures.Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens. Performs basic lab tests.Prepares and administers medications with provider authorization.Receives verbal orders from provider and assures the completion of provider orders and medical record for each patient’s clinic visit.Schedules patient appointments utilizing computerized scheduling system and arranges for testing to be completed as ordered by the provider. Assures information is accurately relayed to the patient.Answers incoming patient calls and emergent patient visits to assure timely assistance with patient concerns. Assures information is accurately relayed to the patient.Changes dressings, applies bandages, and removes sutures and other first aid procedures.Assists in the infusion center with procedures that are within the LPN or MA scope of practice.Uses CPR skills when required.Maintains supplies, equipment, stocking and sterilizing instruments as needed.Complies with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with Spencer Hospital and other regulatory agencies. Disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.Performs accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times.Maintains confidentiality.Responsible for providing direct and indirect physical, psychosocial and spiritual care for patients with cancer and other related disease processesRequirements:Active IA LPN licence or Certified Medical AssistantMinimum of 1 year experience requiredEngages in caring and professional communication at all timesBLS or willing to obtain upon hireSchedule:72 hours per pay periodM-F; 7:30a-5pThe schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the departmentSpencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email [e-mail] more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org