Job Summary
This role is instrumental in providing support to physicians during patient examinations and medical procedures. The position requires assisting with patient rooming, documenting histories alongside vital signs in the electronic health record (EHR), and administering medications, immunizations, and treatments as permitted by licensure. Ensuring patients receive education, coordinating referrals, and overseeing follow-ups are also key responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Room patients and document their medical histories and vital signs in the EHR.
- Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments in line with licensure.
- Educate patients about their health and coordinate necessary referrals and follow-up care.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment for both patients and staff.
Qualifications
- An active, unencumbered LPN license valid in the state of practice or a degree from an accredited medical assistant program, accompanied by certification or registration from a recognized organization.
- Preferred candidates will have clinical or outpatient experience.
- Familiarity with the EPIC software system is advantageous.
UnityPoint Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
