Medical Assistant or LPN (1.0 FTE) - Whittier Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare • Minneapolis, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works at the Whittier Clinic in an in-person, 1.0 FTE role (80 hours per pay period). Workdays are Monday through Friday, with day and evening shifts and a weekend rotation; shifts are 8 hours.

Medical Assistant: Under the direction or delegation of physicians or other clinical care team members, the Medical Assistant contributes to patients’ health and well-being by providing quality, competent, patient- and family-centered care and services that meet HCMC and departmental standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse: Within the Hennepin County Medical Center Relationship-Based Care Practice Model and under the direction of providers and/or a registered nurse, the LPN assists providers in delivering care and performs nursing functions within the LPN scope of practice.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant: Diploma or associate degree from an accredited Medical Assistant school, including a clinical externship, or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcripts.
• Medical Assistant: Obtain credentialing or registration through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within 13 months of employment.
• Medical Assistant: Maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification, or obtain it within the first three months of employment.
• Medical Assistant: Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards.
• Medical Assistant: Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Medical Assistant: Ability to interview patients effectively and collect information needed for medical history, registration, and scheduling.
• Medical Assistant: Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse workforce and patient population.
• Medical Assistant: Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff.
• Medical Assistant: Basic computer knowledge.
• Medical Assistant: Ability to read and follow written instructions and understand and communicate verbal and written information.
• Medical Assistant: Ability to meet departmental performance expectations and HHS standards for quality, accuracy, productivity, patient- and family-centered care, and customer service.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Completion of an approved course in practical nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Possession of a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Current CPR certification.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Basic nursing skills and ability to deliver safe patient care.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant: Experience with EPIC and/or a similar electronic health record.
• Medical Assistant: Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Medical Assistant: Six months of related experience or an HHS externship.
• Medical Assistant: Active AAMA, AMT, or NHA certification at the time of hire.
• Medical Assistant: Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients.

Responsibilities

• Medical Assistant: Perform delegated clinical tasks, including administering medications, injections, and immunizations; conducting spirometry and tympanometry; applying minor dressings and splints; connecting patients to portable monitors; providing nebulization and glucose monitoring; and performing urethral catheterization and other duties within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Medical Assistant: Set up for and directly assist physicians and other licensed care providers with examinations and procedures, including colposcopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and minor surgery.
• Medical Assistant: Collect specimens, including blood, sputum, and urine samples.
• Medical Assistant: Perform hearing and vision screenings and developmental testing.
• Medical Assistant: Review information required by the rooming process and enter it accurately into the patient medical record.
• Medical Assistant: Place patients in rooms and take and chart vital signs.
• Medical Assistant: Perform other duties as assigned.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Perform assigned clinical tasks under a provider’s or registered nurse’s direction, including administering and dispensing medications and immunizations.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Contribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Obtain patient information and medical history, including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedule.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Perform basic patient care activities, including taking and charting vital signs.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Provide patient education from standardized teaching plans under a registered nurse’s direction.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Transcribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providers.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree