Medical Assistant (LPN/CMA/RMA/EMT)

North Suburban Family Physicians • Hugo, MN

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About The Position

HealthPartners North Suburban Family Physicians has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant (LPN/CMA/RMA/EMT) to join our team! This .97 FTE position will be based at our Hugo clinic with potential for coverage at our Lino Lakes and Roseville clinics. The Medical Assistants at North Suburban Family Physicians are responsible for a variety of duties including performing functions that support and provide patient care. Patients are roomed according to rooming and/or clinic guidelines, and vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements are obtained and recorded accurately. Medication and clinical procedures are administered according to authorized policy 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, which may include Prepared Practice work as developed by the team. Needed and requested health educational materials are provided to the patient and documented, ensuring that patients and their records are handled in a private and confidential manner per North Suburban Family Physicians policies. The Medical Assistant will 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. The patient is prepared for medical interventions, and the exam/procedure room is prepared, with the provider assisted as needed. Charts are prepared and station records maintained, which may include checking MSRs for completion and routing them appropriately. Lab, x-ray, and miscellaneous forms are prepared when requested, and drug refills are processed according to clinic protocols. The Medical Assistant will also facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic/location, ensuring messages and test results are accurately received and relayed to the appropriate person/location in a manner consistent with clinic practices and/or standards. Cleaning and sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards, and the Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring that clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized. This includes processing supply requisitions according to clinic procedures and maintaining an inventory of instruments and equipment. The Medical Assistant may work at any of the North Suburban Family Physicians clinics depending on clinic need and will perform other duties as assigned. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, and for LPNs, a graduate of an accredited nursing program and current LPN license in Minnesota. For Medical Assistants, a graduate of an accredited MA program or an accredited EMT program and current EMT License is required. Current BLS/CPR certification for health professionals is also required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.