HealthPartners Hiring For LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT at St. Louis Park, MN  Full Time

Job Description:

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HealthPartners is currently hiring for LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT. We are a nonprofit integrated care delivery and financing system based in Bloomington, MN. At HealthPartners, you’ll find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. By working together, we will improve health and well-being, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable. We seek colleagues who wish to help advance diversity, equity and inclusion and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and valued.

The required qualifications for the LPN position include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota.
• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling.
• One year working experience as an LPN is preferred.

The required qualifications for the CMA/RMA position include:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration through AAMA or AMT
• If not currently certified of registered through AAMA or AMT
• Must meet criteria for certification or registration through AAMA or AMT
• Must register to take the AAMA or AMT certification or registration exam within 45 days of hire
• Must pass first scheduled AAMA or AMT certification or registration exam
• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions

The required qualifications for the Medical Assistant position include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduated of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR Graduate of an accredited EMT program and current EMT License
• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration through AAMA or AMT is preferred

The LPN position responsibilities include:

• Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
• Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.
• Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.
• Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.
• Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.
• Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.
• Recognize patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.
• Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.
• Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.
• Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.
• Appropriately communicate information to other members of the health care team.
• Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding the procedure and care.
• Perform telephone screening under direction of RN or MD.
• Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.
• Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.
• Provide support to professional and technical staff.
• Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.
• Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

The CMA/RMA position responsibilities include:

• Perform functions that support / provide patient care.
• Patients are roomed according to rooming and/or ICSI guidelines.
• Vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements are obtained and recorded accurately.
• Medication and clinical procedures are administered (according to authorized policy and demonstrating proficiency) and documented according to GHI policy. This may include DISCUS or AIMS assessment.
• Charts are reviewed for the presence of pertinent information relevant to today’s encounter. This may include Prepared Practice work as developed by the team.
• Needed and requested health educational materials are provided to the patient and documented.
• Patients and their records are handled in a private and confidential manner per GHI policies.
• Seek medical and/or nursing assistance when encountering an acutely ill patient or a patient with a changing condition.
• Exam rooms and treatment rooms are prepared for examination of the patient and set up for procedures.
  • Patient is prepared for medical interventions.
  • The exam/procedure room is prepared, and the provider is assisted as needed.
  • Charts are prepared and station records maintained which may include the following:
    • MSRs are checked for completion and routed appropriately.
    • Lab, x-ray and miscellaneous forms are prepared when requested.
    • Drug refills are processed according to clinic protocols.
    • Station logs, (i.e., pap, pathology, etc.) are monitored as assigned.
    • Prepare charts for patient appointments as indicated by the type of clinic visit and the reason for the appointment according to established practices and procedures.
    • Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic/location.
      • Messages and test results are accurately received and relayed to the appropriate person/location in a manner consistent with clinic practices and/or standards.
      • Gathers all necessary and appropriate information from a caller and relays information to the appropriate provider for necessary follow-up.
      • Reception desk is informed of provider’s schedule status. Will assist in coordination of urgent and non-urgent provider schedule changes to ensure patient and provider needs are met.
      • Patient correspondence performed when requested.
      • Patients are assisted in completing forms when appropriate.
      • Cleaning & sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards.
    • Instrument and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to procedure.
    • Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for the designated work areas. Document completion of work to comply with infection control and OSHA standards.
    • Implement other infection control procedures as needed.
    • Adhere to protective clothing requirements.
    • Clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized.
    • Ensure that department inventory requests are processed and delivered in a timely manner.
    • Responsible for supply requisitions according to clinic procedures.
    • When receiving supplies, equipment and other authorized deliveries, check merchandise against packing slip and report all damages and discrepancies.
    • Prepare returns for shipment with all appropriate documentation.
    • All designated areas are stocked adequately. Expiration dates are routinely checked. Outdated supplies are removed and/or replaced.
    • Maintains prescription sample supply cabinet as per clinic/location protocol.
    • All equipment is properly maintained and adequate records are kept.
    • An inventory of instruments and equipment is kept current.
    • Instruments and equipment are calibrated as needed and maintained in proper working order. All maintenance is documented.
    • Maintain current or compliant status as determined by the appropriate accrediting body.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

The Medical Assistant position responsibilities include:

• Room patients and complete vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements.
• Administer medication and clinical procedures according to authorized policy and documented according to HealthPartners policy. This may include DISCUS or AIMS assessment.
• Review charts for the presence of pertinent information relevant to the patients appointment. This may include Prepared Practice work as developed by the team.
• Provide and document any needed and requested health educational materials to the patient.
• Handle patient and their records in a private and confidential manner per HealthPartners policy.
• Seek medical and/or nursing assistance when encountering an acutely ill patient or a patient with a changing condition.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment rooms and set up for procedures. Assist provider as needed.
• Prepare the patient for medical interventions.
• Prepare charts and records for appointments as indicated by the type of clinic visit according to established practices.
• Check MSRs for completion and route appropriately.
• Prepare lab, x-ray and miscellaneous forms as requested
• Process drug refills according to clinic protocols
• Monitor station logs as assigned.
• Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic/location.
• Accurately receive and relay messages and test results to the appropriate person/location in a manner consistent with clinic practices and/or standards.
• Gather all necessary and appropriate information from a caller and relay information to the appropriate provider for necessary follow-up.
• Inform reception desk of provider’s schedule status and assist in coordination of urgent and non-urgent provider schedule changes to ensure patient and provider needs are met.
• Perform patient correspondence when requested and assist patients in completing forms when appropriate.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to procedure and OSHA standards.
• Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for designated work areas. Document completion of work to comply with infection control and OSHA standards
• Implement other infection control procedures as needed and adhere to protective clothing requirements.
• Ensure clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized. Process and deliver department inventory requests in a timely manner. Routinely check expiration dates and remove or replace outdated supplies.
• Maintain prescription sample supply cabinet as per clinic protocol
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and adequate records are kept. Ensure inventory of instruments and equipment is current. Ensure instruments and equipment are calibrated as needed and maintained in proper working order.

The position requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Some positions may have lifting requirements.

HealthPartners is recognized nationally for providing outstanding care and experience for patients and members. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.com/careers and search for Job ID # 66873.

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