Medical Assistant; LPN​/CMA​/RMA​/EMT

Overview

Health Partners North Suburban Family Physicians has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant (LPN/CMA/RMA/EMT) to join our team!

This .68 fte position will be based at our Lino Lakes clinic with potential coverage at our Roseville and Hugo clinics. This position is eligible for a $1,000 hiring bonus!

• Tuesday 6:45am - 4:30pm
• Wednesday 8:45am - 6:15pm
• Friday 7:45am - 5:15pm

Perform functions that support/provide patient care:

• Patients are roomed according to rooming and/or clinic guidelines.
• Vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements are obtained and recorded accurately.
• Medication and clinical procedures are administered (according to authorized policy and demonstrating proficiency) and documented according to North Suburban Family Physicians policy. This may include DISCUS or AIMS assessment.
• Charts are reviewed for the presence of pertinent information relevant to today’s encounter. This may include Prepared Practice work as developed by the team.
• Needed and requested health educational materials are provided to the patient and documented.
• Patients and their records are handled in a private and confidential manner per North Suburban Family Physicians policies.
• Seek medical and/or nursing assistance when encountering an acutely ill patient or a patient with a changing condition.
• Exam rooms and treatment rooms are prepared for examination of the patient and set up for procedures.
• Patient is prepared for medical interventions.
• The exam/procedure room is prepared, and the provider is assisted as needed.
• Charts are prepared and station records maintained which may include the following:
• MSRs are checked for completion and routed appropriately.
• Lab, x-ray and miscellaneous forms are prepared when requested.
• Drug refills are processed according to clinic protocols.
• Station logs, (i.e., pap, pathology, etc.) are monitored as assigned.
• Prepare charts for patient appointments as indicated by the type of clinic visit and the reason for the appointment according to established practices and procedures.

• Facilitate timely and accurate flow of communication within the clinic/location.
  • Messages and test results are accurately received and relayed to the appropriate person/location in a manner consistent with clinic practices and/or standards.
  • Gathers all necessary and appropriate information from a caller and relays information to the appropriate provider for necessary follow-up.
  • Reception desk is informed of provider’s schedule status. Will assist in coordination of urgent and non-urgent provider schedule changes to ensure patient and provider needs are met.
  • Patient correspondence performed when requested.
  • Patients are assisted in completing forms when appropriate.

Cleaning and sterilizing procedures support infection control and OSHA standards.

• Instrument and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to procedure.
• Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for the designated work areas. Document completion of work to comply with infection control and OSHA standards.
• Implement other infection control procedures as needed.
• Adhere to protective clothing requirements.

Clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized.

• Ensure that department inventory requests are processed and delivered in a timely manner.
• Responsible for supply requisitions according to clinic procedures.
• When receiving supplies, equipment and other authorized deliveries, check merchandise against packing slip and report all damages and discrepancies.
• Prepare returns for shipment with all appropriate documentation.
• All designated areas are stocked adequately. Expiration dates are routinely checked. Outdated supplies are removed and/or replaced.
• Maintains prescription sample supply cabinet as per clinic/location protocol.

All equipment is properly maintained, and adequate records are kept.

• An inventory of instruments and equipment is kept current.
• Instruments and equipment are calibrated as needed and maintained in proper working order. All maintenance is documented.

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