Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Crescent Community Health Center

1 Positions

ID : 1597631

Posted On 09 / 18 / 2025

Job Overview

Why Crescent Community Health Center? Crescent is a mission driven, patient centered, organization. Crescent provides medical, dental and brain health services to the Greater Dubuque area including our most vulnerable populations. Crescent works hard to bring high quality affordable health care to all in our community. Crescent provides a diverse, fun, and inclusive workforce with competitive wages and benefits. If you are looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in the community, this is your chance.

Summary : This role assists in the delivery of primary health care services and patient management in a fast-paced office setting. Ensure safe and appropriate assessment skills, routine screening, and provide educational instruction on disease management.

Essential Duties : Essential job duties for this position include the following items :

Performs all job duties / functions according to CCHC mission and values

Maintains a professional and collaborative work environment to cultivate a positive public image for CCHC

Participate in care team huddles and pre-visit planning

Prepare and administer injections and immunizations as ordered per provider

Monitor patient charts for any medical chart flags / alert and follow-up on outstanding orders in a timely manner

Greet and room patients in a friendly, respectful manner. Introduces him / herself and the provider to the patient

Obtains and records vital signs, updates of medical / surgical history, current mediations, and allergy list for each patient

Assists the provider by reviewing patient charts and identifying any gaps in care and outstanding order according to best practice guidelines

Assist patients with scheduling routine and follow-up appointments

Assist the referral coordination team with any medical questions, needs or concerns

Communicate test results to patients as directed by the provider

Assist providers during exams and procedures when additional help is needed

Provide patient education, including medication guidance, home care instructions, and when to seek further medical attention.

Participates in interdisciplinary medical staff meetings and organizational meetings

Ability to transition into various roles within department if warranted

Collaborate with providers, nurses, and support staff to ensure seamless coordination of care

Recognize and respond promptly to signs of clinical deterioration or emergencies

Maintain patient confidentiality and always adhere to HIPAA regulations

Monitor and respond to clinical alerts or patient MyChart messages in coordination with providers

Support vaccination efforts by screening and scheduling patients for recommended immunizations

Complete other job duties as assigned

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

Education / Experience :

Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or current Iowa LPN license

Prior medical experience preferably in a clinic or ambulatory care setting preferred

This is a full-time position with benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, and vision (company paid) insurance, company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary benefits, paid time off, sick leave and holiday, and a 401(k) with 5% company match (no vesting). Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

See full job description for all requirements. Pre-employment drug testing, physical, and background check required.

EOE

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

Primary Contact

1687968942012

Carol Caldwell

Director of Human Capital & Culture,

563-690-2416

Phone

Phone

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Fax

ccaldwell@crescentchc.org

Email

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Job Details

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full / Part

Full Time

Pay / Salary

$18.00 - $28.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Qualifications

Education

High School / GED

Experience

1-2 Years

Company ID

947

Job REQ #

1597631

# Positions

Start Date

20250918

End Date

20251018

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Crescent Community Health Center

About the Company

Crescent Community Health Center is a local medical and dental clinic providing basic (primary) medical and oral health care. Our doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, dental hygienists and other staff offer high-quality and affordable care to anyone needing a medical and / or dental home. Our philosophy is to make the patient the center of care and a partner in treatment. The cost of our services for uninsured patients are figured on a sliding fee scale and discounted based upon the household income and size. We serve individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured and those with various types of insurance. Patients from any area are welcomed to our practice.