LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT

Hutchinson Health•Bloomington, MN

2h•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring an LPN, Medical Assistant, or EMT for its Bloomington Clinic. The role supports patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by credential: LPN duties include providing direct nursing care, identifying patient needs, supporting health education, documenting care, and communicating with the care team. Medical Assistant/EMT duties include rooming patients, taking measurements, assisting with clinical procedures, preparing rooms and records, coordinating clinic communications, and maintaining supplies, equipment, and infection-control standards. HealthPartners is a nonprofit, integrated health care organization that provides health insurance in six states and care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Its work also includes medical education and research through HealthPartners Institute. The organization describes its workplace as inclusive and committed to diversity, inclusion, and health equity. A sign-on bonus is noted, and the company offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support health, time off, retirement planning, continuous learning, and work-life balance.

Requirements

For the LPN position: graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
For the LPN position: current Minnesota LPN licensure.
Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross; online BLS certification is not acceptable. Certification must be maintained.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling.
For the Medical Assistant/EMT position: high school diploma or GED.
For the Medical Assistant/EMT position: graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or graduation from an accredited EMT program and a current EMT license.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience as an LPN is preferred.
Current Medical Assistant certification or registration through AAMA or AMT is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify patients’ common and recurring nursing needs and assist them in achieving basic health care goals.
Perform routine office procedures and testing in an ambulatory care setting.
Identify patient education needs, provide instruction, and refer patients appropriately.
Document observations, actions, patient outcomes, procedures, and treatments accurately and appropriately.
Provide safe, accurate, clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
Recognize abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
Obtain health histories and accurate vital signs, and recognize and report variances.
Teach techniques or provide information according to established programs.
Communicate relevant information to other members of the health care team and provide patients and families with current, accurate procedure and care information.
Perform telephone screening under the direction of an RN or MD.
Protect patients’ privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
Maintain current practice through relevant continuing education and maintain CPR certification.
Support improvements in LPN practice standards, model appropriate technical conduct and practice, and support professional and technical staff.
Solve problems appropriately, seeking assistance from the health care team as needed, and use interpersonal skills to foster positive responses.
Room patients and obtain vital signs and other relevant physical measurements.
Administer medications and perform clinical procedures according to authorized policy; document according to HealthPartners policy. Procedures may include DISCUS or AIMS assessments.
Review charts for information pertinent to appointments, including team-developed Prepared Practice work when applicable.
Provide and document health education materials requested or needed by patients.
Handle patients and records confidentially according to HealthPartners policy.
Seek medical or nursing assistance for acutely ill patients or patients whose condition changes.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms, set up for procedures, assist providers as needed, and prepare patients for medical interventions.
Prepare charts and records for appointments according to established practices and the type of clinic visit; check MSRs for completion and route them appropriately.
Prepare laboratory, X-ray, and miscellaneous forms as requested.
Process drug refills according to clinic protocols and monitor assigned station logs.
Facilitate timely and accurate communication within the clinic; receive and relay messages and test results to appropriate people or locations according to clinic practices and standards.
Gather appropriate information from callers and relay it to the appropriate provider for follow-up.
Keep reception informed of provider schedule status and help coordinate urgent and non-urgent schedule changes.
Complete patient correspondence when requested and assist patients with forms when appropriate.
Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to procedures and OSHA standards.
Complete and document scheduled cleaning of designated work areas in compliance with infection-control and OSHA standards; follow other infection-control procedures and protective-clothing requirements.
Keep clinic supplies stocked and organized, process and deliver inventory requests promptly, and check and replace expired supplies.
Maintain the prescription sample supply cabinet according to clinic protocol.
Maintain equipment and records, keep instrument and equipment inventories current, and ensure equipment is calibrated as needed and in working order.