Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology Methodist Plaza (EP Department)Des Moines, IowaShift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm*Travel to satellite clinic (Penn Avenue) once weekly**$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for external candidates.Responsibilities:Come join a growing team in a positive and fast-paced atmosphere at a Top Place to Work in Healthcare!We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to join our EP Cardiology Team!You will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care to individuals with heart-related conditions. You will work closely with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to do the following:Patient Rooming: Greet patients, escort them to examination rooms, and prepare them for their visit. Accurately measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and weight. Obtain and document patient medical histories, current medications, allergies, and any other pertinent information.Chart Preparation: Prepare charts for upcoming patient visits.Prescription Refills: Tee up and/or send medication refills per protocols.Apply Holter Monitors: Apply 24 or 48 hour holter monitors per provider order.Manage Work Qeues: Incoming and outgoing phone calls, orders, etc.Qualifications:Education: -Graduate of an accredited program/apprenticeship program for Medical Assistants OR Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.Experience: -Minimum of one year of experience in cardiology preferred.License(s)/Certification(s): -Current CMA certification for Certified Medical Assistants OR Current Iowa Licensure to practice as an LPN. -BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.Why UnityPoint Health?Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.#upc123

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