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Part-Time LPN/CMA - Weight Loss Clinic

You'll give hands-on clinical support, education and encouragement to patients on their weight-management journey.

Eligibility
General Nursing

Posted Sep 12

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30AM-4PM Shift: 24 Hours/week - Mon/Tues/Thurs 7:30AM-4PM24 hours a week
Unit and setting
Weight Loss Clinic · Clinic
License
LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Active/Unencumbered LPN license in state of practice or compact license including state of practice.
Term
Permanent FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.60.6 FTE, part time

Do you qualify?

License
Active, unencumbered LPN license in your state of practice, or a compact license that includes it Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Active/Unencumbered LPN license in state of practice or compact license including state of practice. Check your license
Certification
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant credential from one of the listed national bodies Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following required:
Education
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (certificate, diploma or associate's degree), as an alternative to the LPN license Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree) required.

Preferred

Experience
Prior clinical or outpatient experience Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
Also asks
Familiarity with Epic Familiarity with EPIC is a plus!

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • Benefitspaid time offpaid time off
  • Benefitsparental leaveparental leave
  • Benefits401K matching401K matching
  • Benefitsemployee recognition programemployee recognition program
  • Benefitsdental insurancedental insurance
  • Benefitshealth insurancehealth insurance
More benefits (7)
  • Benefitspaid holidayspaid holidays
  • Benefitsshort and long-term disabilityshort and long-term disability
  • Benefitspet insurancepet insurance
  • Benefitstuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
  • Benefitsadoption assistanceadoption assistance
  • Benefitsearly access to earned wages through Daily PayEarly access to earned wages with Daily Pay
  • Daily Pay

Pay isn’t listed.

The role and schedule

Charting
Familiarity with EPIC is a plus
Day to day
assisting physicians in patient exams and procedures Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures
Day to day
administering medications, immunizations and treatments within scope of licensure Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
Day to day
patient teaching on health, medications and follow-up care Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care
Day to day
coordinating referrals and patient follow-up care Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
Floating
may be asked to work at or float to other UnityPoint locations to cover staffing team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing
Hours stated
Mon/Tues/Thurs 7:30AM-4PM

The workplace

UnityPoint Health logo
UnityPoint Health
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

Posted on UnityPoint Health’s careers page.

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  • Area of Interest: LPN
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6
  • Department: Weight Loss - DM
  • Shift: 24 Hours/week - Mon/Tues/Thurs 7:30AM-4PM

OverviewUnityPoint Clinic Weight Loss Clinic

Cma/lpn

24 Hours/week - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 7:30AM-4PM Part-time benefits

We are seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our weight loss clinic team. In this role, you’ll be an important part of helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals by providing hands-on clinical support, education, and encouragement throughout their weight management journey. Your expertise and patient-centered approach will help create a positive experience while supporting safe, personalized care.

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.

ResponsibilitiesAssist 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

QualificationsValid and current licensure/certification in one of the following: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Active/Unencumbered LPN license in state of practice or compact license including state of practice. OR Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants (Certificate, diploma, or Associate’s Degree) required. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant through 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.

What's around it?

In West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$1,237/mo
Household income
$86,594/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See West Des Moines, IA

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