Medical Assistant or LPN (1.0 FTE) - Whittier Clinic

JOB DETAILS
Department: Whittier Clinic
FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)
Workdays: Monday - Friday, rotating weekends
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