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Medical Assistant (MA)/LPN: Oelwein Urgent Care

MercyOne

Oelwein, Iowa

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LPN

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

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Shift
12 Hour Day Shift
Weekends, holidays, call
40 hours per week, every third weekend and 11-hour shifts.

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Position: Medical Assistant (MA) or LPN: Oelwein Urgent Care Location: Oelwein, IA Schedule: 40 hours per week, every third weekend and 11-hour shifts. 7:30 am-7:00pm weekdays and 9:30am-6:00pm weekends. Supports the operation of the clinical practice by performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks. This position is responsible for assisting physicians and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care through patient preparation, vital sign collection, documentation, and basic clinical procedures. The Medical Assistant also coordinates patient flow, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring a positive patient experience. Required: · Must have successfully completed accredited Medical Assistant program. · MA Certification/Registration preferred prior to hire and required within one year. OR · Must have successfully completed accredited LPN program. · LPN License in the state of Iowa. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about our competitive benefits, culture, and career development opportunities. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Trauma Center

You are looking at MercyOne in Waterloo and the wider Northeast Iowa network—Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Oelwein medical centers with 491 licensed beds, 24-hour emergency care, and more than 2,500 colleagues. Waterloo Medical Center is an Area Level III Trauma…

491 beds
2.5 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Sign-on bonuses listed from $10,000 (Mason City medical unit) up to $15,000 (Clive rehab and Acute Care Resource Pool)
  • Relocation bonus available on the Acute Care RN Resource Pool for all experience levels
  • Benefits from day one on Mason City RN-Medical Unit postings (health, retirement, PTO, vision, dental)

What reviewers flag

  • RN BSN Glassdoor subset around 2.8/5 with lower pay/benefits and work-life scores than the company average
  • Waterloo reviews cite staffing shortages, high turnover, training gaps, and some bullying experiences
  • Local TV investigation reported multiple recent nurses raising patient-safety concerns
mission-drivenCatholic-affiliatedtrauma-readyflexible schedulinginternal mobilitymixed reviews

Living in Oelwein, IA

Oelwein is a small northeast Iowa town with deep railroad heritage and a quiet, rural pace of life. Surrounded by rolling farmland, it offers a close-knit community ideal for nurses seeking small-town living within driving distance of larger Iowa metros.

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State price level · Iowa
87.8
12% below the national average
Median gross rent
$847/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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