Medical Assistant​/LPN

Purpose of Job

This casual position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care related activities including: assisting the providers and performing a variety of diagnostic Lab and X-ray procedures according to established policies and procedures.

When performing nursing support functions

When performing Lab and/or X-ray functions

• Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing
• Graduate of clinical laboratory program and/or ability to display and complete job competencies
• Current LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Assistant (RMA) (LPNs/MAs will have 1 year to become certified in order to maintain employment)
• Current CPR certification

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

• Knowledge of x-ray safety for patients and personnel
• Knowledge of proper patient positioning and state radiology regulations
• Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems

• Ability to troubleshoot problems with lab testing, equipment, patient samples, and kits
• Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems

• EMR experience
• X-Ray Operator License (grandfathered prior to 2007) or completion of AART limited scope Operator examination per Minnesota Department of Health
• Previous lab experience

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Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.  to view the benefits available.