Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) or LPN (0.9 FTE) - Cardiology Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. 

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve 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 working in 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 Cardiology Clinic in downtown Minneapolis. 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.
***This opening is currently set to work Monday-Friday day hours but may expand to include evenings and weekends as we grow.

SUMMARY

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 and competent patient & family centered care/ services that meet HCMC and departmental 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Medical Assistant

• 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, and 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: place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signs
   
• Performs other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES – Licensed Practical Nurse

• 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
   
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