Medical Assistant​/LPN - Western OB​/GYN

Travel

This position travels between Chaska, Waconia, and other Western OB/GYN Clinics.

Purpose of Job

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

Job Functions When performing nursing support functions

Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensure

Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients

Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day

Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary

Assists with patient education

Performs other duties as assigned

When performing Lab functions

Maintains stocked supplies and inventory

Sterilizes instruments, exam rooms and equipment

Performs testing procedures as required

Prepares procedure room/area and instructs patients

Troubleshoots and maintains equipment

Completes daily QA/QC procedures and provides maintenance/adjustments to equipment

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Work Experience/License/Certifications

• 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 will have 1 year to become certified in order to maintain employment)
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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/Skills/Abilities when performing Lab functions

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• EMR experience

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands Compensation

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.

Benefits

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

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