CMA/ LPN- Clinic

Medical Assistant / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Medical Assistant supports providers in patient care and treatment while helping maintain efficient patient flow throughout the clinic. Patients may include infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. The role involves clinical and clerical responsibilities, collaboration with healthcare providers, and communication with the care team to ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist providers with patient management and treatment.
• Perform patient rooming and standard intake procedures.
• Administer immunizations, injections, and medications as directed by the provider and within the applicable scope of practice.
• Collect laboratory specimens and perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Perform clinic laboratory tests.
• Provide telephone support and facilitate communication between patients and providers.
• Assist with prescription refills and prior authorizations.
• Perform front desk and patient check-in duties as needed.
• Order and stock clinical supplies.
• Perform X-ray duties if qualified and authorized.
• Communicate patient progress, concerns, and questions to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with clinic supervisors, managers, and providers to support daily operations and patient care goals.

Requirements:

Medical Assistant Candidates:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited by a recognized accrediting organization, such as ABHES or CAAHEP.

Or:

• Graduation from a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) program accredited by a national health services organization, such as American Medical Technologists, with on-the-job experience and successful completion of the RMA certification examination.
• Current BLS certification required. Proof of certification must be provided.
• Clinical experience required.

LPN Candidates:

• Active Minnesota LPN license required at the time of submission. Proof of licensure must be provided.
• Current BLS certification required. Proof of certification must be provided.
• Clinical experience required.