Clinical Associate (1.0 FTE) or Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) or LPN (0.9 FTE) - Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park Clinic in downtown Minneapolis. This role can be filled at the one of these levels: Clinical Associate, 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

Clinical Associate - Under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Manager/ Clinic Nurse Supervisor, charge nurse, and/or their delegates, the Clinical Associate performs basic direct patient care tasks and clinic support functions.

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 - Clinical Associate

• Rooms patients and obtains and documents vital signs, weight, height, head circumference (infants), and hearing and vision screenings
   
• Prepares exam rooms for patients and sets up rooms for basic procedures
   
• Cleans and/or sterilizes equipment to support infection control and OSHA standards
   
• Stocks and organizes clinic supplies
   
• Transports patients to and from tests
   
• Assists patients to transportation as needed
   
• Communicates observations and measurements outside of norm to RN or provider
   
• Labels and delivers tissue and fluid samples
   
• Initiates emergency response for medical emergencies and safety risks
   
• Performs point of care testing, such as glucometer testing
   
• Assists families with screening forms, such as developmental screen
   
• Answers the phones, performs data entry, and greets patients
   
• Simple appointment scheduling and limited registration