Medical Assistant; MA or Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Iowa , IA

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $20-$25 per hour (MA) or $24-$28 per hour (LPN), depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees.
Schedule: Part‑time, 16 hours per week.
Shift times: Variable shift times. Tuesdays, 11:45 am‑8:30 pm or 8:45 am‑5:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 8:45 am‑5:30 pm.
Location: 850 Orchard St, Iowa City, IA 52246.
Job type: Hourly/Non‑exempt.
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
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Under immediate supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse performs routine clinic duties associated with a reproductive health program within the scope of their MA training/LPN licensure. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses are responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and patient care as well as supporting the operations of the health center.

Some of the responsibilities include conducting patient history review, performing & processing labs, providing contraceptive supplies, and unbiased education. They will also help with inventory and assist our Clinicians when needed. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses are advocates in implementing our mission of "Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all." They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.

• Start date flexibility.
• Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom, mock clinic, and shadowing shifts.
• Shift differentials:
  • $1.50 per hour (weekend), $3.00 per hour (evening), $4.00 per hour (float/travel), $2.00 per hour (Bilingual), and $3.00 per hour (ultrasound)
• Travel reimbursement.
• Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance.
• Option of picking up additional shifts, including at other locations other than your "home" clinic.

• Completion of a Medical Assisting diploma program, or Associate degree in Medical Assisting, or current EMT/Paramedic licensure, or 6+ months experience as a Health Center Associate II at PPNCS.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Active LPN license in Minnesota.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers.

• Interview and screen patients, conduct patient history review, document in electronic medical record, prepare patients for examinations/procedures. Assess, address or triage patient complaints. Monitor patient vital signs.
• Perform routine laboratory tests including venipuncture. Communicate lab test results. Assure appropriate follow‑up of lab reports. Process receipt of incoming lab results.
• Provide factual patient education. Provide additional education in consultation with clinician or physician assessment. Including explanations of all FDA approved birth control methods. Provide unbiased specific instruction on the client's selected birth control method.
• Inform patients in a non‑directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and provide supporting materials and/or education for service based on the patients' needs.
• Provide factual, unbiased information to clients seeking abortion.
• Describe the difference between medication and surgical abortion.
  
  Refer patients per protocol, perform follow‑up functions, and assure complete documentation of care plan.
  
  Follow all federal, state, and local laws regarding mandated reporting, abortion services, healthcare services, and HIPAA.Provide contraceptive supplies, medications including injectables, perform venipuncture, and…