Clinical Assistant II (LPN or CMA)- Blank Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology Cl at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Teaching, Electronic Chart Documentation, Medical Records Management, Referral Scheduling, Laboratory Testing, Patient Examination Assistance, Specimen Collection, Medication Administration, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Customer Service, Pediatric Care, Hematology, Oncology

Industry

Description

Overview Full-Time Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm At Blank Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders, you’ll be part of a team that’s changing lives every day. Our clinic is designed just for kids, providing compassionate, family-centered care for children facing cancer and blood disorders. What Makes Us Exceptional? Specialized Pediatric Care: Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of pediatric specialists dedicated to delivering comprehensive and coordinated treatment. Family-Friendly Environment: Our clinic is built to support not only the child but the entire family—creating a comforting and positive experience during challenging times. National Recognition: We are proud to be the first pediatric cancer center in the nation to earn NCQA Recognition as a Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP)—a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation. Comprehensive Services: From diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, you’ll help provide the best possible care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Make a Difference: Every day, you’ll bring hope and healing to children and families during their most difficult journeys. Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and continuous learning. Professional Growth: Gain expertise in pediatric hematology/oncology nursing—a highly specialized and rewarding field. 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 Answers questions and provides teaching as appropriate to scope and licensure or as directed by provider to patients and family members regarding health maintenance and medical illnesses Documents appropriate information in the patient’s electronic chart. Complete patient forms and requests medical records/correspondence to be scanned into the electronic health record. Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing Assist provider with patient examination, procedures and emergencies Provide and document advice for home care of illness/condition conducting follow up phone calls regarding patient’s health and progress as directed by provider. Perform diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures Prepare and assist provider with patient examination, specimen collection, minor surgical procedures and treatment of the patients, including administration of medication under direct supervision of the provider as appropriate to scope and licensure Demonstrate knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps as directed, and as appropriate to scope and licensure. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program or a nationally accredited medical assistant program required License(s)/Certification(s): A state of Iowa nursing license or nationally accepted medical assistant certification required. Experience: Previous clinical experience in ambulatory clinic preferred Other: Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. #DM123

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include answering patient and family questions regarding health maintenance and illnesses within the scope of licensure, and documenting all appropriate information in the patient's electronic chart. The role also involves assisting providers with examinations, procedures, emergencies, performing diagnostic tests, and conducting follow-up calls as directed.