Medical Assistant (LPN/CMA/RMA/EMT)

North Suburban Family Physicians • Lino Lakes, 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 .68 fte position will be based at our Lino Lakes clinic with potential coverage at our Roseville and Hugo clinics. This position is eligible for a $1,000 hiring bonus! The schedule for this role will be: Tuesday 6:45am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:45am - 6:15pm, Friday 7:45am - 5:15pm.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling.
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions that support/provide patient care.
• Room patients according to rooming and/or clinic guidelines.
• Obtain and record vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements accurately.
• Administer medication and clinical procedures according to authorized policy and document according to North Suburban Family Physicians policy.
• Review charts for the presence of pertinent information relevant to today’s encounter.
• Provide needed and requested health educational materials to the patient and document.
• Handle patients and their records 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.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment rooms for examination of the patient and set up for procedures.
• Prepare the patient for medical interventions.
• Assist the provider as needed during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare charts and maintain station records, including checking MSRs for completion and routing appropriately.
• Prepare lab, x-ray, and miscellaneous forms when requested.
• Process drug refills according to clinic protocols.
• Monitor station logs as assigned.
• Prepare charts for patient appointments according to established practices and procedures.
• Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic/location.
• Accurately receive and relay messages and test results to the appropriate person/location.
• Gather necessary information from callers and relay to the appropriate provider for follow-up.
• Inform the reception desk of provider’s schedule status and assist in coordination of schedule changes.
• Perform patient correspondence when requested.
• Assist patients in completing forms when appropriate.
• Support infection control and OSHA standards through cleaning and sterilizing procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to procedure.
• Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for designated work areas and document completion.
• Implement other infection control procedures as needed.
• Adhere to protective clothing requirements.
• Ensure clinic supplies are adequately stocked and organized.
• Process and deliver department inventory requests in a timely manner.
• Check merchandise against packing slips upon receiving supplies and report damages and discrepancies.
• Prepare returns for shipment with appropriate documentation.
• Maintain adequate stocking of designated areas and routinely check expiration dates.
• Maintain prescription sample supply cabinet as per clinic/location protocol.
• Keep all equipment properly maintained and maintain adequate records.
• Keep an inventory of instruments and equipment current.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments and equipment in proper working order, documenting all maintenance.
• Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body.
• Work at any of the North Suburban Family Physicians clinics depending on clinic need.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,000 hiring bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED