Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) or LPN (1.0 FTE) - Whittier Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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
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
Spanish (preferred)

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
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
Assist with tracking and review of medical records and lab results
Clean equipment and rooms. Maintain a safe environment
Procure and stock equipment and supplies and ensure that equipment is operable through quality assurance checks
Maintain clinical competence within the area of specialty
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department and medical center personnel
Perform other duties as assigned, but only when trained to do so