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POSITION/

JOB SUMMARY:

• Responsible for the overall flow of patient care. Assist providers with patient care and performing clinic duties in connection with referrals, appointments, ordering medical supplies, prescriptions, etc. The CMA/LPN is accountable and responsible for his or her professional development, knowledge, and skills through participation in continuing education and sets a good example for the profession by his or her actions.

This position is scheduled weekdays 8a-5p with rotating late days 8a-7p

CMA Range: $19.87-$27.94
LPN Range: $20.55-$29.15

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

• Uses models of patient care standards, JMHS policies, Minnesota Department of Health Guidelines, CDC, and OSHA Standards
• Recognizes environmental hazards that pertain to both patient and self, with initiation appropriate safety measures.
• Recognizes general causes of and modes of transmission of disease and identifies common methods of prevention and control and follows these methods according to JMHS policy and OSHA Standards.
• Computer skills for electronic medical record and systems for job functions
• Perform vital signs, knowledge of injection types and sites, phlebotomy and preparation for lab testing, knowledge of how to assist with minor procedures.
• When working at satellite clinic – ability to learn and perform basic hematology, lab QC, phlebotomy, and lap specimen preparation. Other lab functions as directed.
• Telephone messaging – take clear and concise messages, talk with patients regarding symptoms and make work-in appointment decisions. Return phone calls as directed by providers, nurse manager or other departments.
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills and reliable nursing judgement.
• Correctly recognize high, routine, and low priority messages and manages each type according to triage services protocols and workflows.
• Prioritizes and identifies appropriate next steps; receives and responds appropriately high priority messages.
• Communicates relevant and timely patient information.
• Plans strategies and collaborates with the health care team to develop an integrated plan of care.
• Performs all aspects of work including telephone, medical messages, and medication refills accurately.
• Familiarity with the following equipment:
  Spirometer, Manual sphygmomanometer, Oximeter, Stethoscope, EKG, Oxygen, Metabolic Analyzer, Bladder scanner, Bedside Ultrasound, Tympanometer/audiometer, and computer.
• Collaborates, engages, and consults with provider and other members of care team.

** STANDARD REQUIREMENTS**

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values at Johnson Memorial Health Services.
• Is knowledgeable of patient and resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients and residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, resident, employee, and operations data.
  • Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from any sort of harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
  • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction including appropriate judgment.
  • Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
  • Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers, patients, or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and/or concerns.
  • Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.
  • Completes requirements for in-service and annual training, acceptable attendance, uniform dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

** QUALIFICATIONS**

• Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program or accredited LPN program required.
• Current Minnesota LPN…