Medical Assistant; FTE or LPN; FTE - Brooklyn Park Clinic

Overview

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, and a network of clinics in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and clinics in North Loop, Whittier, East Lake Street, and suburban communities. The organization operates a large psychiatric program, home care, a research institute, a philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS.

Hennepin Healthcare is a subsidiary of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieving optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and to an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Hennepin Healthcare is hiring for our Brooklyn Park Clinic. This role can be filled at the Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (4-5 days/week, 8 hour shifts). This benefit-eligible role is union represented and primarily works day shift. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and advancement.

These terms include:
This opening is currently set to work Monday-Friday day hours but may expand to include evenings and weekends as we grow.

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, patient- and family-centered care/services that meet HCMC and department 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.

• 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), 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 placing patients in rooms and taking/charting vital signs
• Performs other duties as assigned

• 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

Medical Assistant

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma or Associate's Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes a clinical externship or a formal medical services training program (as evidenced through transcripts)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EPIC…