Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 3C Primary Care Phone Nurse (82017)

Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 3C Primary Care Phone Nurse

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Salary Range $22.65 - $31.99 Hourly Position Type 80 Hours Biweekly Category Nursing - Clinic

Description

Join our Primary Care Clinic to have the opportunity to help patients in all stages of life and make meaningful connections every day. Our department is full of positive energy, fun coworkers, and caring management. We focus on teamwork and helping each other whenever possible. Our goal is to provide quality patient care every day, and we seek knowledgeable, motivated candidates to join our team!

The Phone Nurse is responsible for coordinating and managing patient care while providing exceptional clinical support and customer service. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Hours/Shifts 80 hours biweekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday

Compensation Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations. MA Hourly Wage Range: $22.65-$28.99 LPN Hourly Wage Range: $23.79-$31.99 RN Hourly Wage Range: $31.72-$46.43/hour. BSN hires add $1/hour.

Benefit Offerings Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities, and vary depending on the candidate's level of licensing.

For Medical Assistant applicants:

• Education/Special Skills:
  • 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.
• Licensure/Certification
  • Verified completion of an MA diploma/program with proof of current certification as an MA if certification received from the diploma/program.
  • Current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level)
• 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.

For Licensed Practical Nurse applicants:

• Education/Special Skills:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to perform within the nursing scope of practice.
  • 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.
• Licensure/Certification
  • Current Minnesota LPN Licensure
  • CPR Certificate
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• 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.

Please note that only internal Lake Region Healthcare RNs will be considered for this position.