Medical Assistant or LPN (0.6 FTE) - Richfield Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare • Richfield, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works at the Richfield Clinic in an in-person role scheduled for 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period), Monday through Friday on day shifts of eight hours. The position has bilingual Spanish and driving requirements.

Under the direction or delegation of physicians and other clinical care team members, the Medical Assistant contributes to patient and family-centered care by performing delegated clinical procedures, assisting with examinations and procedures, collecting specimens, conducting screenings, and documenting patient information. The LPN works under providers and/or registered nurses within the LPN scope of practice, assisting with care delivery, assessment, medication administration, patient education, communication, and documentation-related tasks.

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 by educational transcripts.
• Medical Assistant: Obtain credentialing or registration through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within 13 months of employment.
• Medical Assistant: Hold valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification, or be able to 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, collect information for medical histories, and accurately register and/or schedule patients.
• 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 time of hire.
• Medical Assistant: Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients.

Responsibilities

• Medical Assistant: Perform assigned clinical tasks under physician or provider direction, including administering medications, injections, and immunizations; performing spirometry and tympanometry; applying minor dressings and splints; connecting patients to portable monitors; providing nebulization and glucose monitoring; performing urethral catheterization; and completing other delegated 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 screens and developmental testing.
• Medical Assistant: Review patient information required by the rooming process and accurately enter information into the patient medical record.
• Medical Assistant: Perform basic patient care activities, including placing patients in rooms and taking and charting vital signs.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a provider or registered nurse, 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: Under a registered nurse's direction, provide patient education using standardized teaching plans.
• Licensed Practical Nurse: Transcribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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