Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) or LPN (0.9 FTE) - Whittier Clinic

Medical Assistant Or LPN - Whittier Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS

Department: Whittier Clinic

FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)

Workdays: Monday - Friday

Shift(s): Days; Evenings (rotating)

Shift Length: 8 hours

Location: In-Person

Purpose of this position:

Medical Assistant - Under the direction/delegation of a physician(s) or other clinical care team members, the Medical Assistant contributes to the health and well-being of patients by providing quality and competent patient & family centered care/services that meet HCMC and departmental standards. Licensed Practical Nurse - With the context of the Hennepin County Medical Center Relationship-Based Care Practice Model, under the direction of providers and/or the registered nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse assists providers in the delivery of care and performs nursing functions within the LPN scope of practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES - Medical Assistant

Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers including: administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization and other clinical duties as delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practice

Set up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including: colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgery

Perform specimen collection including: blood draws, sputum samples and urine samples

Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testing

Review patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical record

Perform basic patient care activities including: place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signs

Performs other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES Licensed Practical Nurse

Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a provider or a registered nurse including: administer and dispense medications and immunizations

Contribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patients

Obtain patient information and medical history including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedule

Perform basic patient care activities including taking and charting vital signs

Under the direction of a registered nurse, provide patient education from standardized teaching plans

Transcribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providers

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS - Medical Assistant

Minimum Qualifications:

Diploma or Associate's Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant school (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcripts

Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHA within thirteen (13) months of employment

Must have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employment

Ambulatory Care Float Pool: Medical Assistant positions in the float pool require driving to off campus clinics. Must have a valid driver's license and the availability of an insured vehicle or demonstrate ability to travel to offsite clinics during the work shift within a one-hour timeframe

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record

Proficient with Microsoft Office Software

6 months related experience or HHS externship

Possesses active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHA at time of hire

Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/or schedule patients

Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population

Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information

Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etc

QUALIFICATIONS Licensed Practical Nurse

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an approved course in practical nursing

Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing

Current CPR certification

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

Must possess basic nursing skills and deliver safe patient care

Attention to detail and ability to problem solve are essential

Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills