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Deaconess Health System
Clinic Office Assistant; Clinic LPN, CMA/RMA (General Surgery; IL)
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$57,775 / year median in Illinois
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Are you organized, patient-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Join our General Surgery team and play a vital role in guiding patients through every step of their surgical journey. As a Clinic Nurse, you'll be the primary clinical partner for the surgeon, helping coordinate patient care from the initial consultation through post-operative follow-up. You'll prepare charts to ensure all necessary records and testing are available, assist with patient visits, scribe during appointments, schedule surgeries, coordinate follow-up care, and build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys balancing clinical care, patient advocacy, and coordination responsibilities while helping patients navigate what can be a stressful time in their lives. If you love building relationships, staying organized, and being an essential part of a close-knit surgical team, this may be the job for you! What You Will Need Graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or graduation from an accredited nursing program required. Experience preferred but not required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current certification/license from one of the below: Certified Medical Assistant
- American Association of Medical Assistants Registered Medical Assistant
- American Medical Technologist Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- National Health career Association National Certified Medical Assistant
- National Center for Competency Testing Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
- National Association for Health Professionals Registered Medical Assistant
- American Allied Health Certified Medical Assistant Clinical
- American Medical Certification Association Active LPN license in state of employment CPR provider certification required.
Shift:
Monday-Fridays;Days Hours:
40 per weekCompensation:
CMA/RMA:
$19.14- 26.
Clinic LPN:
$22.32- 31.