Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times – the nation’s most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Unit Secretary.

As a Unit Secretary at MercyOne, you will perform clerical and receptionist duties under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director. The Unit Secretary transcribes physician orders; performs order entry on the computer; schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients; assembles admission and discharge charts and maintains patient medical records; completes documentation for billing, answers telephone calls, provides routine approved information via telephone and in person and relays other calls and messages to appropriate staff.  The Unit Secretary demonstrates professional behavior consistent with the Mission of MercyOne, the Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care, and established policies and procedures. 

Schedule:

• 24 hours per week. 6:00pm to 6:30am. Weekend and holiday rotation.

General Requirements:

• Effectively utilize written and oral communication. 
• Write legibly. 
• Be assertive when necessary and as appropriate. 
• Able to function with frequent interruptions. 
• Possess organizational skills. 
• Display effective communication with a polite, compassionate, caring attitude, and demonstrate responsiveness to needs of patients and families consistent with the Caring Model Principles. 
• Function as a receptionist for the nursing unit by screening and routing incoming calls and visitors. Communicates routine information to patients and visitors. 
• Transcribe physician’s orders, perform computer activities, and maintain equipment in proper working order. 
• Maintain the cleanliness of the unit, ordering and stocking appropriate inventory of departmental supplies, setting up rooms for new patients, and other activities. 
• Demonstrate specific customer focused behaviors and promote customer satisfaction consistent with the MercyOne Customer Service Standards. 
• Perform clerical duties including assembling charts, and compiling reports and records. 
• Promote and establish effective relationships within the department, with other departments, physicians, and with hospital guests and clients.  
• Take an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through professional/job related growth and development.  
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the patient/family with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department’s scope of service. 
• Meet core nursing competency requirements and unit-specific competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to job role. 

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required. A degree from higher level education degree that requires a high school diploma or GED as a pre-requisite is also permitted.  Previous clerical and computer experience is desired.  Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. 

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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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.

Description

Medical Associates Clinic, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking an NP or PA to join our well-established, thriving multidisciplinary practice in the Cardiothoracic and Cardiology department.  This position will be shared between both departments with flexibility needed!

Role:

• Our advanced practice practitioners examine cardiac patients, order tests, make assessments, provide education, prescribe medications, and monitor the conditions of the heart in both the clinic and inpatient setting.
• As part of a multispecialty clinic, we utilize a shared EHR system across the organization that allows for continuity of care among our primary care and specialty departments.  It also allows for fast and easy communication with our providers and staff across our many departments.

Responsibilities Include:  

Providing direct medical care under the direction of supervising physician(s) including but not limited to:

• obtaining histories and vitals
• ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and appropriate labs
• establishing diagnosis and initiating treatment plan
• managing acute and chronic diseases
• promoting and ordering vaccination
• providing patient education to promote wellness and support disease management processes

Work Schedule: Full-time (salaried) with 85% patient contact hours with a schedule of 4.5-5 day workweek. This position may include some type of call.

Full-time providers will be eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Health Insurance and Dental Coverage with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Medical & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrue up to 29 days/year) + additional CEU time off and allowance

Expectations:

1. Practice within scope of licensure and experience.
2. Follow Clinic policies, procedures, and guidelines.
3. Maintain confidentiality regarding Medical Associates, its clients, and employees.
4. Maintain infection control and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a friendly, respectful, and professional environment for all patient contacts.
6. Maintain a cooperative, helpful work environment within the department, as well as, with other departments and employees.

 Medical Associates Clinic Overview:  

• Over 200 providers and 900 staff make up the area’s leading healthcare provider and only multispecialty group practice   
• 26 specialty departments with two Dubuque campus locations and 7 Family Care Network clinics in IA, WI and IL  
• Recognition includes MGMA “Better Performing Groups” and U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Health Plans”  
• Learn more at www.mahealthcare.com 

Dubuque, Iowa Community Overview:   

• Beautiful city overlooking the Mississippi River with a population of 70,000 and a drawing base of up to 250,000  
• Centrally located with one-hour driving distance to Madison and Iowa City, and only three hours to Chicago  
• Community & Entertainment: great restaurants, local breweries & wineries, miles of hiking & biking trails, museums and performing arts, live music and festivals, boat/kayak access, nearby downhill skiing, networking groups for all ages and interests!  
• Schools & Family: outstanding public and private schools, lots of family-centered activities throughout the year, programs for just about every extracurricular interest–sports/arts/music/social  
• Housing & Living: several options including downtown city lofts, restored single family homes, nearby suburbs in the country, townhouses centrally located *Cost of living 9% lower than national average  
• Learn more at www.traveldubquue.com and https://youcanbegreathere.com/ 

Qualifications:  

Education:  Equivalent to a college degree and professional certificate or a graduate degree. ARNP or PA licensed.

Experience:  Two to three years of experience as a specialized Cardiology provider preferred. 

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.

Physical Aspects:

Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking – Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances

Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling – Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting – Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Fingering – Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling – Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing – Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

Vision – 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction.

Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds force constantly to move objects.

Environmental Conditions: Subject to Physical Hazards – Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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