Medical Assistant / LPN - Occupational Med

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

2d • $20 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Assists RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category. Working in the Occupational Med department you will room patients, perform drug tests, alcohol tests, audiograms, spirometry testing, vision testing, EKGs, perform quality checks on equipment, filling out paperwork, scheduling appointments, and answering phone calls.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in appropriate state, i.e. Minnesota, Wisconsin, OR current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR Verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and must become certified within one year of date of hire. (Must pass certification within two attempts)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Room patients
• Perform drug tests
• Perform alcohol tests
• Perform audiograms
• Perform spirometry testing
• Perform vision testing
• Perform EKGs
• Perform quality checks on equipment
• Fill out paperwork
• Schedule appointments
• Answer phone calls

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed