LPN or MA - Medical Assistant - Worthington Clinic

Job Details

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Compensation:
Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

Union Position:
No

Department:
Busy Pediatric Clinic. Fast pace clinic seeing pediatric patients for both wellness and illness/acute visits. Great teamwork.

As a Medical Assistant (MA) in the ambulatory care setting, the incumbent collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider. The MA participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals and following through on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the provider.

The MA communicates the provider’s written instructions for care to the patient or caregiver by transmission of specifically defined information. The MA will participate in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow‑up as patients move in and out of care settings. The MA performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.

A sampling of the specialized clinical duties performed includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patients’ signs or symptoms, and performing point‑of‑care testing.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the incumbent ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. The LPN documents a thorough medical history from patient, contributes to the assessment of patients, administers medications or treatments as ordered, provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed, and counsels patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.

The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards in their assigned clinical setting.

• Collect subjective and objective health status data.
• Communicate data to health care providers.
• Follow patient care plans under provider direction.
• Provide written instructions for care to patients or caregivers.
• Assist patients across all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow‑up.
• Obtain vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, observe and report patient signs or symptoms, and perform point‑of‑care testing.
• Document thorough medical history.
• Contribute to patient assessment, administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provide technical support to healthcare professionals.
• Counsel patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans.
• Demonstrate competency within full scope of nursing expertise.

• Medical Assistant (MA)
• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA) (CMA or RMA).
• State registration requirements:
  North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing (4 months to obtain if not held at hire); registration on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if not possessing MAIII registration. For Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), South Dakota (SD) and Oregon (OR), no state registration required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment; re‑certification as required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Currently holds an unencumbered LPN license with State Nursing board and/or multi‑state licensure privileges.
• If the position requires IV therapy/management skills, for North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum, or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.