Clinical Assistant - EMT/Paramedic - Ankeny Urgent Care

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Clinical Assistant -EMT/Paramedic 

Urgent Care

Ankeny, IA

Monday-Friday 3 x 12 hour shifts

3 days/week 8AM-8M + weekend/holiday rotation

 

 

We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and patient-focused Clinical Assistant to join our busy Urgent Care team in Ankeny. In this fast-paced role, you’ll work closely with providers and clinical staff to deliver efficient, high-quality care to patients with a wide variety of acute and urgent medical needs. From welcoming and preparing patients for their visit to obtaining vital signs, assisting with treatments and minor procedures, coordinating follow-up care, and providing patient education, you’ll play an important role in keeping care moving and making every patient feel supported.

 

The ideal candidate is a strong team player who thrives in a busy clinical environment, communicates effectively, and takes pride in providing exceptional patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced providers and clinical professionals while building your skills across a broad range of urgent care needs.

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

• Room patients, obtain medical history, review of systems, vital signs, and complete required screening questions.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Assist providers and clinical staff with patient care and in-office procedures.
• Collect blood and other specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing.
• Administer medications and vaccinations within scope of practice and competency.
• Complete provider orders, clinical tasks, and documentation accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with lab results, follow-up care, and tracking of patient appointments and testing.
• Coordinate referrals and complete required documentation and requisitions.
• Provide patient and family education and answer questions as directed by the provider.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to provide efficient, compassionate, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa and/or National certification as EMT and/or Paramedic
  • Current and Active Permit to Practice/License in state of practice
• Clinical experience preferred!
• Epic experience 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