Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital•Grand Rapids, MN

About The Position

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, part of Fairview Health Services, is seeking an LPN or certified or registered Medical Assistant for its Internal Medicine clinic. The role works closely with providers and the health care team to deliver patient care and service, maintain patient flow, escort patients, identify patient needs, collect and verify information, administer medications, update electronic medical records, maintain exam and treatment rooms, and order related supplies. The employee is also expected to contribute ideas and work effectively as a team member. Care is provided in accordance with applicable Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and/or CAAHEP standards, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician, or physician assistant. The role conducts focused assessments, reports changes to appropriate licensed providers, participates in care-plan development, implements delegated or prescribed interventions, assigns and monitors tasks as permitted, supports patient advocacy and education, contributes input on policies and procedures, and remains accountable for the quality of care within the limits of their training and competency. For float assignments, specific duties are directed by the assigned health care team and unit. This position is in Clinic Nursing–Internal Medicine and is listed as 0.8–0.9 FTE (64–72 hours per pay period), with a days/evenings schedule. The posting notes education reimbursement, experience pay, generous PTO accruals, and an employee referral program.

Requirements

Current Minnesota LPN license, or current Medical Assistant certification or registration; the credential must be maintained.
Ability to work efficiently and accurately and maintain positive working relationships.
BLS certification must be completed within two months of employment.
Demonstrated ability to follow Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission, and values.
Reliable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ambulatory health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct focused assessments by collecting and comparing data with normal findings and the patient's current health status.
Report changes in patient status to the appropriate licensed health care provider for ongoing direction, patient management, and delegation of care.
Participate with the health care team in developing and modifying patient care plans and orders.
Implement patient care interventions delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a licensed health care provider.
Assign nursing activities or tasks to other licensed practical nurses, as applicable.
Assign and monitor nursing tasks or activities delegated to certified medical assistants or other unlicensed health care team personnel.
Support safe and effective patient care, patient advocacy, evaluation of responses to interventions, and collaboration and communication with health care team members.
Provide health care information to patients and review educational materials with them.
Provide input for policies and procedures.
Maintain patient flow and escort patients through the clinic.
Identify patient needs and collect and verify information.
Administer medications and update electronic medical records.
Maintain exam and treatment rooms and order related supplies.
Follow applicable standards of practice, recognize limits of practice and competency, and remain accountable for the quality of care delivered.