Licensed Nurse Asst

Overview Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant - Lakeview Family Medicine West Des Moines, Iowa Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 pm $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Responsibilities We are looking for a skilled and caring LPN to join our team and contribute to the high standard of care we offer our patients. As a LPN in our Family Practice Clinic, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care. You will work alongside physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care. Key Responsibilities: * Patient Care: Greet patients, take and record vital signs, gather medical history, and prepare patients for exams and procedures. * Clinical Duties: Assist with routine procedures, administer injections, perform basic lab tests, and manage specimen collection. Ensure that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients. * Patient Education: Provide patients with instructions related to their care, including medication administration, lifestyle recommendations, and follow-up care. Answer patient questions and address concerns with empathy. * Administrative Support: Manage patient records using the electronic health record (EHR) system, schedule appointments, handle phone calls, and assist with billing and insurance processing as needed. * Coordination: Work closely with the healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care, including coordinating referrals, follow-up appointments, and communicating with other healthcare providers. * Inventory Management: Monitor medical supplies and ensure all necessary equipment is maintained and functioning properly. Qualifications * Licensure: Current LPN licensure to practice, State of Iowa or Certification, as Certified Medical Assistant. * Experience: Previous experience in a family practice or primary care setting is preferred but not required. * Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a patient-focused approach to care. * Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and standard medical office procedures. * CPR Certification: Current CPR certification required. * Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build positive relationships with patients and staff. 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. * Area of Interest: LPN; * FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0; * Department: Fam Med- Lakeview- DM; * Shift: Mon-Fri 8-430pm; * Job ID: 150058;