LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT

HealthPartners•Inver Grove Heights, MN

3d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring a Medical Assistant/LPN/EMT for Primary Care in Inver Grove Heights. The position may be filled as an LPN or as a Medical Assistant/EMT, with qualifications and responsibilities specific to each role. A sign-on bonus is mentioned. HealthPartners describes itself as a nonprofit, integrated health care organization and emphasizes an inclusive workplace and a mission to improve the health and well-being of patients, members, and communities.

Requirements

For the LPN position: graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
For the LPN position: current Minnesota LPN licensure.
For the LPN position: current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross, maintained; online BLS certification is not accepted.
For the LPN position: 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 current EMT license.
For the Medical Assistant/EMT position: current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross, maintained; online BLS certification is not accepted.
For the Medical Assistant/EMT position: demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling.

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 common and recurring patient nursing needs.
Recognize and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
Assist patients in achieving basic health care goals.
Identify patient education needs, provide instruction, and refer appropriately.
Document observations, actions, patient outcomes, procedures, and treatment in patient records.
Provide safe, accurate, clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
Recognize patient abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
Obtain health histories and accurate vital signs; recognize and report variances.
Teach techniques or provide information according to established programs.
Communicate information appropriately to other members of the health care team.
Provide patients and families with current and accurate information about procedures and care.
Perform telephone screening under the direction of an RN or MD.
Protect patients’ privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
Maintain current practice through continuing education in relevant practice areas and maintain CPR certification.
Support improvements in LPN practice standards and serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.
Provide support to professional and technical staff, solve problems appropriately, and seek assistance from the health care team when needed.
Use interpersonal skills to foster positive responses from patients and other health care team members.
Room patients and complete vital signs and other relevant physical measurements.
Administer medications and clinical procedures according to authorized policy, and document them according to HealthPartners policy; this may include DISCUS or AIMS assessment.
Review charts for pertinent information relevant to appointments, including Prepared Practice work developed by the team.
Provide and document needed or requested health education materials.
Handle patients and records privately and confidentially in accordance with HealthPartners policy.
Seek medical or nursing assistance for acutely ill patients or patients whose condition changes.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms, set up procedures, assist providers as needed, and prepare patients for medical interventions.
Prepare charts and records for appointments according to clinic practices and visit type.
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 station logs as assigned.
Facilitate timely and accurate communication within the clinic or location; accurately receive and relay messages and test results to appropriate people or locations.
Gather necessary information from callers and relay it to the appropriate provider for follow-up.
Inform reception of provider schedule status and help coordinate urgent and non-urgent schedule changes.
Complete patient correspondence when requested and help patients complete forms when appropriate.
Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to procedures and OSHA standards.
Complete and document scheduled cleaning of designated work areas to meet infection-control and OSHA standards; implement other infection-control procedures and follow 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 proper working order.