Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION•Fergus Falls, MN

1d•$19 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Dermatology PCT, MA, or LPN will provide patient-centered care and assignments for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the clinic. Tasks that are delegated to the incumbent may include: Recording vital statistics and other basic data collection, Administer basic health care and medical treatments, Select point of care testing and/or collection of non-invasive specimen collection, Clean and stock treatment and/or exam rooms, Prepare patient treatment areas for use, Prepare and clean medical equipment, Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare. Strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are needed on a daily basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) (for PCT)
Understanding of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies (for PCT)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certification (for PCT)
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within six months
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening
Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Performs delegated clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a licensed provider or nurse in accordance with established protocols, competencies, and organizational policies
Verified completion of an MA diploma/program with proof of current certification as an MA if certification received from the diploma/program (for MA)
Current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level) (for MA)
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing (for LPN)
Ability to perform within the nursing scope of practice (for LPN)
Current Minnesota LPN Licensure (for LPN)
Performs nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or provider, consistent with the LPN scope of practice defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (for LPN)

Responsibilities

Recording vital statistics and other basic data collection
Administer basic health care and medical treatments
Select point of care testing and/or collection of non-invasive specimen collection
Clean and stock treatment and/or exam rooms
Prepare patient treatment areas for use
Prepare and clean medical equipment
Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare