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LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT

Nursing & Frontline Patient Care +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
For the LPN pathway, graduation from an accredited nursing program and a current Minnesota LPN license are required.
For the MA pathway, graduation from an accredited medical assistant program or an accredited EMT program and a current EMT license are required.
For the RMA pathway, graduation from an accredited medical assistant program and current registration through AAMA or AMT are required.
For the CMA pathway, graduation from an accredited medical assistant program and current medical assistant certification through AAMA or AMT are required.
Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross is required and must be maintained; online BLS certification is not accepted.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling, are required.
The ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions is required.
The employee must notify their supervisor and Human Resources if their certification or registration status changes.
The employee must possess the speech, hearing, sight, body mobility, coordinated hand, ear and eye dexterity, sensory acuity, and verbal ability needed to perform the position's functions.
The employee must be able to work walking, standing, and/or sitting for prolonged periods and occasionally lift, carry, bend, reach, squat, and kneel.
The employee must be able to read, analyze, and collect data.

Responsibilities

Room patients according to rooming and clinic guidelines.
Obtain and accurately record vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements.
Administer and document medications and clinical procedures according to authorized policy, demonstrating proficiency; this may include DISCUS or AIMS assessment.
Review charts for pertinent information relevant to the encounter, including Prepared Practice work developed by the team when applicable.
Provide patients with needed and requested health education materials and document the provision.
Handle patients and their records confidentially according to clinic policies.
Seek medical and/or nursing assistance when encountering an acutely ill patient or a patient whose condition is changing.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms for examinations and procedures, prepare patients for medical interventions, and assist the provider as needed.
Prepare charts and maintain station records, including checking and routing MSRs, preparing lab, x-ray, and miscellaneous forms when requested, processing drug refills according to clinic protocols, and monitoring assigned station logs such as pap and pathology logs.
Prepare charts for appointments based on the type and reason for the clinic visit and established practices and procedures.
Facilitate timely, accurate communication within the clinic, including receiving and relaying messages and test results, gathering caller information and relaying it to the appropriate provider, keeping reception informed of provider schedule status, and coordinating urgent and non-urgent schedule changes.
Perform patient correspondence when requested and assist patients with forms when appropriate.
Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to procedure; complete and document scheduled cleaning, implement other infection-control procedures as needed, and follow protective clothing requirements.
Ensure department inventory requests are processed and delivered in a timely manner and submit supply requisitions according to clinic procedures.
Check received supplies, equipment, and authorized deliveries against packing slips and report damage or discrepancies; prepare returns for shipment with appropriate documentation.
Keep designated areas adequately stocked, check expiration dates, remove or replace outdated supplies, and maintain the prescription sample supply cabinet according to clinic protocol.
Maintain a current inventory of instruments and equipment; calibrate and maintain equipment as needed and document maintenance.
Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body.
Work at North Suburban Family Physicians clinics according to clinic needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Current medical assistant certification or registration through AAMA or AMT is preferred.
At least six months of recent experience, within the last three years, in a direct patient care setting is preferred.
Computer skills are preferred.

HealthPartners North Suburban Family Physicians has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant (LPN/CMA/RMA/EMT) to join our team! This 1.0 FTE position will be based at our Roseville clinic with potential for coverage at our Lino Lakes and Hugo clinics. This position is eligible for a $1,000 hiring bonus!

The schedule for this position will be:

Monday 8:45am- 6:15pm

Tuesday 7:45am- 5:00pm

Wednesday 7:45am- 5:00pm

Thursday 6:45am - 1115pm

Friday 6:45am - 4:15pm

The Medical Assistants at North Suburban Family Physicians are responsible for a variety of duties including:

Perform functions that support/provide patient care:

Patients are roomed according to rooming and/or clinic guidelines.
Vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements are obtained and recorded accurately.
Medication and clinical procedures are administered (according to authorized policy and demonstrating proficiency) and documented according to North Suburban Family Physicians policy. This may include DISCUS or AIMS assessment.
Charts are reviewed for the presence of pertinent information relevant to today’s encounter. This may include Prepared Practice work as developed by the team.
Needed and requested health educational materials are provided to the patient and documented.
Patients and their records are handled in a private and confidential manner per North Suburban Family Physicians policies.
Seek medical and/or nursing assistance when encountering an acutely ill patient or a patient with a changing condition.
Exam rooms and treatment rooms are prepared for examination of the patient and set up for procedures.
Patient is prepared for medical interventions.
The exam/procedure room is prepared, and the provider is assisted as needed.
Charts are prepared and station records maintained which may include the following:
- MSRs are checked for completion and routed appropriately.
- Lab, x-ray and miscellaneous forms are prepared when requested.
- Drug refills are processed according to clinic protocols.
- Station logs, (i.e., pap, pathology, etc.) are monitored as assigned.
- Prepare charts for patient appointments as indicated by the type of clinic visit and the reason for the appointment according to established practices and procedures.
Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic/location.
- Messages and test results are accurately received and relayed to the appropriate person/location in a manner consistent with clinic practices and/or standards.
- Gathers all necessary and appropriate information from a caller and relays information to the appropriate provider for necessary follow-up.
- Reception desk is informed of provider’s schedule status. Will assist in coordination of urgent and non-urgent provider schedule changes to ensure patient and provider needs are met.
- Patient correspondence performed when requested.
- Patients are assisted in completing forms when appropriate.

Cleaning and sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards.

Instrument and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to procedure.
Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for the designated work areas. Document completion of work to comply with infection control and OSHA standards.
Implement other infection control procedures as needed.
Adhere to protective clothing requirements.

Clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized.

Ensure that department inventory requests are processed and delivered in a timely manner.
Responsible for supply requisitions according to clinic procedures.
When receiving supplies, equipment and other authorized deliveries, check merchandise against packing slip and report all damages and discrepancies.
Prepare returns for shipment with all appropriate documentation.
All designated areas are stocked adequately. Expiration dates are routinely checked. Outdated supplies are removed and/or replaced.
Maintains prescription sample supply cabinet as per clinic/location protocol.

All equipment is properly maintained, and adequate records are kept.

An inventory of instruments and equipment is kept current.
Instruments and equipment are calibrated as needed and maintained in proper working order. All maintenance is documented.

Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body. You must let your Supervisor and Human Resources know if your certification/registration status changes.

The Medical Assistant may work at any of the North Suburban Family Physicians clinic depending on clinic need.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires:

High School diploma or GED
FOR LPN: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and current LPN license in Minnesota
FOR MA: Graduate of an accredited MA program OR Graduate of an accredited EMT program and current EMT License
FOR RMA: Graduate of an accredited MA program and current Registration through AAMA or AMT
FOR CMA: Graduate of an accredited MA program and Current Medical Assistant Certification through AAMA or AMT
Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certificaiton is not acceptable.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling
Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions

Preferred requirements include:

Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration through AAMA or AMT
At least six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in a direct patient care setting
Computer skills

Physical requirements include:

Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position.
Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Body mobility, coordinated dexterity of hand, ear and eye, sensory acuity and verbal ability to perform the functions of the position.
The ability to work walking, standing, and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
The ability to lift, carry, bend, reach, squat, kneel on an occasional basis.

The ability to read, analyze and collect data.

Pay Range: $20.74-$31.10 hourly

Pay Range Statement: Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities as well as internal equity. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation based on role (e.g., shift differential, bonus, sales incentive, productivity pay, etc.).

About the Company

HealthPartners

Integrated health system and health plans

HealthPartners is an integrated health care organization that provides medical and dental care alongside health plan financing and administration. Its care system combines a multi-specialty physician network with health plans so members receive coverage and services within one organization. It differs from competitors through its nonprofit, consumer-governed structure and its large, in-house delivery system, which supports coordinated care under one umbrella. The goal is to improve the health of members and communities by offering affordable, accessible, and comprehensive health care and insurance.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $116M
Headquarters: Bloomington, MN
Founded: 1957

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