LPN​/Medical Assistant Casual Plastics

Health Partners is currently hiring an LPN/CMA/RMA.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• At least six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in a direct patient care setting
• Computer skills

• Room patients and complete vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements.
• Administer medication and clinical procedures according to authorized policy and documented according to Health Partners 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 Health Partners 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.
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