Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) or LPN (0.9 FTE) - Surgery Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (0.9 FTE) in the Surgery Clinic. The Medical Assistant contributes to patient well-being by providing quality patient and family-centered care under the direction of physicians or clinical care team members. The LPN assists providers in patient care and performs nursing functions within their scope of practice, following the Hennepin County Medical Center Relationship-Based Care Practice Model.

Requirements

Diploma or Associate’s Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant school (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcripts
Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen (13) months of employment
Must have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employment
Completion of an approved course in practical nursing
Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
Current CPR certification
Must possess basic nursing skills and deliver safe patient care
Attention to detail and ability to problem solve are essential
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/or schedule patients
Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information
Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etc

Nice To Haves

Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record
Proficient with Microsoft Office Software
6 months related experience or HHS externship
Possesses active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at time of hire
Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients

Responsibilities

Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers including: administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization and other clinical duties as delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
Set up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including: colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgery
Perform specimen collection including: blood draws, sputum samples and urine samples
Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testing
Review patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical record
Perform basic patient care activities including: place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signs
Performs other duties as assigned
Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a provider or a registered nurse including: administer and dispense medications and immunizations
Contribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patients
Obtain patient information and medical history including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedule
Perform basic patient care activities including taking and charting vital signs
Under the direction of a registered nurse, provide patient education from standardized teaching plans
Transcribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providers