MEDICAL ASSISTANT (0.8 FTE) / LPN (0.7 FTE) - ALLERGY SERVICE

Company: Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: October 12, 2024

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Allergy Service - the main clinic is located in the Clinic and Specialty Center in downtown Minneapolis. This role may require metro travel to provide coverage at North Loop, Richfield, and Golden Valley clinics - and future expansion allergy clinics. This position is a full-time, day shift position (1.0 FTE, 10 shifts/ pay period, 8-hour shifts)./**The clinic is currently open Day hours Monday-Friday but may expand to Evenings and Weekends as we grow./Hennepin Healthcare's AFSCME pay range: - Medical Assistants: $22.39-$28.88 - Licensed Practical Nurses: $22.42-$30.83 Offers are based on prior experience in the respective roles and/or relevant patient-facing roles (non-administrative).A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is available for eligible external candidates (current employees and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).The sign-on bonus amount is $2,500 for uncertified Medical Assistants and $5,000 for Medical Assistants certified/registered through the AAMA, AMT, or NHA._SUMMARY_ / 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 competentpatient & 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 * Under the direction of a physician or other providers, patient information through standardized teaching sheets * Perform limited registration and scheduling tasks in clinics that do not have clerical support and/or contact Patient Access Services to do phone registration and scheduling * Clean equipment and rooms * Procure and stock equipment and supplies and ensure that equipment is operable through quality assurance checks * Attends mandatory department or unit meetings, in-services and appropriate work related education programs * Conducts point of care tests as assigned and instructed once competency is established and verified * Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department and medical center personnel * Supports clinic and medical center compliance with The Joint Commission standards, customer service and other initiatives * Performs various technical clinical procedures within the scope of a Medical Assistant and only after competency is established and verified according to policies, procedures, and protocol including: maintaining oxygen equipment, performing oral or nasopharyngeal suctioning, routine incision care and using resources appropriately * Performs basic clerical duties in EHR or contacts Patient Access Services for phone registration; answers phones and transfers calls appropriately * Performs other duties as assignedRESPONSIBILITIES - Licensed Practical NursePerform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a provider or a registered nurse including: administer and dispense medications and immunizationsContribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patientsObtain patient information and medical history including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedulePerform basic patient care activities including taking and charting vital signsUnder the direction of a registered nurse, provide patient education from standardized teaching plansTranscribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providersPerform other duties as assigned_QUALIFICATIONS - Medical Assistant_ / Minimum Qualifications: / * Diploma or Associate's Degree from an AAMA or AMT accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, as evidenced through educational transcripts. / Preferred Qualifications: / * Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record * Proficient with Microsoft Office Software * 6 months related experience or HCMC externship * Possesses active certification/registration by the AAMA, AMT, or NHCA at time of hire./ Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: /Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HCMC standardsKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/ or schedule patientsAbility to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient populationAbility to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staffBasic computer knowledgeAbility to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written informationAbility to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HCMC standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etc./ License/Certifications: /Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHCA within six 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.QUALIFICATIONS - Licensed Practical Nurse / Minimum Qualifications: /Completion of an approved course in practical nursingPossession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Minnesota Board of NursingCurrent CPR certification/ Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: /Must possess basic nursing skills and deliver safe patient careAttention to detail and ability to problem solve are essentialEffective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsTitle: Medical Assistant (0.8 FTE) / LPN (0.7 FTE) - Allergy ServiceLocation: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown CampusRequisition ID: 241616

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