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Avera

Midwest regional health system delivering care

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient Care +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeMarshall, MN, USA$20 - $33.28 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of practice is required for the LPN role.
  • One of the following certifications is required for the Medical Assistant role upon hire: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from the National Healthcareer Association, Certified Medical Assistant from the American Medical Certification Association, Certified Medical Assistant from the American Association of Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists, or National Certified Medical Assistant from the National Center for Competency Testing.
  • The individual must be able to work the specified hours and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinate workflow with other team members, and ensure a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality professional care to patients and families within the LPN's scope of practice under provider supervision.
  • Perform selected medical assistant and clerical duties to assist in clinic patient care in accordance with established standards, practices, and competency.
  • Assist in patient care as directed by a provider and based on competency.
  • Document patient procedures accurately, completely, legibly, and promptly in the medical record.
  • Maintain timely patient flow.
  • Instruct patients in collecting samples and tests; assist with patient and family education about procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes, and health and wellness based on competency.
  • Greet patients, conduct clinical interviews, and collect patient histories and vital signs.
  • Label and process laboratory specimens according to laboratory procedures.
  • Maintain exam-room supplies and materials; perform daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance; clean and sterilize medical equipment according to policy; and correctly handle and dispose of biohazardous infectious waste.
  • Provide backup support for front desk personnel, including answering telephone calls and scheduling or cancelling appointments and consult patients.
  • Coordinate work with clinic staff to address practice-related problems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and respond to issues and data reflecting patient or customer status.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
  • Apply Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles in serving patients, families, and the community; promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship; and uphold the Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Associate's graduate of a Medical Assistant program or a diploma is preferred.

About the Company

Avera

Midwest regional health system delivering care

Avera Health provides integrated health care across hospitals, clinics, and support services in multiple states. Care is delivered by an interconnected network where teams coordinate prevention, treatment, and recovery for patients and communities. It combines a large multi-state network with faith-based values and a strong emphasis on non-clinical support to organize care across locations. The goal is to improve health and wellness by expanding access to quality, coordinated care and moving health forward.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$10.5M
Headquarters
Sioux Falls, SD
Founded
1897

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