Medical Assistant/LPN

Brief Description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care related activities including: assisting the providers and performing a variety of diagnostic Lab and X-ray procedures according to established policies and procedures. This is a casual position.

Job Functions

When performing nursing support functions

Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMRAdministers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensurePrepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patientsPerforms room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of dayAssists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessaryAssists with patient educationPerforms other duties as assigned

When Performing Lab And/or X-ray Functions

Maintains stocked supplies and inventorySterilizes instruments, exam rooms and equipmentPerforms testing procedures as requiredPrepares procedure room/area and instructs patientsTroubleshoots and maintains equipmentCompletes daily QA/QC procedures and provides maintenance/adjustments to equipmentPerforms other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Work Experience/License/Certifications

Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical NursingGraduate of clinical laboratory program and/or ability to display and complete job competenciesCurrent LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Assistant (RMA) (LPNs/MAs will have 1 year to become certified in order to maintain employment)Current CPR certification

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

Ability to multi-taskAbility to serve patients in a friendly and efficient mannerKnowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to work autonomously and as a teamCapable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skillsAbility to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populationsAbility to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities When Performing X-ray Functions

Knowledge of x-ray safety for patients and personnelKnowledge of proper patient positioning and state radiology regulationsSkill in performing quality control and maintaining recordsAbility to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities When Performing Lab Functions

Ability to troubleshoot problems with lab testing, equipment, patient samples, and kitsSkill in performing quality control and maintaining recordsAbility to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems

Preferred Qualifications

EMR experienceX-Ray Operator License (grandfathered prior to 2007) or completion of AART limited scope Operator examination per Minnesota Department of HealthPrevious lab experience

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