LPN / LVN - GI Lab

• Area of Interest: Allied Health

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Gen Surg & Gastroenterology-SC

• Shift: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM

• Job ID: 185777

Overview

UnityPoint Cliniic

CMA/LPN

Gastroenterology Clinic

Sioux City, IA

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Full-time + benefits

We are seeking a compassionate clinical professional to join our team. This position is open to Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) OR Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). This clinical professional will provide support in patient care, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education. This person will help with GI scheduling, charting, sending testing and medications.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures

• Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure

• Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care

• Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups

• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

Qualifications

• Valid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing – Active/Unencumbered LPN license in state of practice

• OR Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) accredited program plus a certification from one of the following required:

• National Healthcare Association

• American Association of Medical Assistants

• National Center for Competency Testing

• National Certified Medical Assistant

• National Association of Health Professionals

• American Registry of Medical Assistants

• American Allied Health

• American Medical Technologists

• Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred

• Familiarity with EPIC is a plus!

• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing