LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT

HealthPartners is currently hiring for a Medical Assistant/LPN/EMT working in primary care at the Inver Grove Heights Clinic. 

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The required qualifications for the LPN position include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current LPN licensure in Minnesota.

• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling.

• One year working experience as an LPN is preferred.

The required qualifications for the Medical Assistant/EMT position include:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Graduated of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR Graduate of an accredited EMT program and current EMT License

• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling.

• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration through AAMA or AMT is preferred

The LPN position responsibilities include:

• Identify common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.

• Recognize the need for and perform routine office procedures and testing in the ambulatory care setting.

• Assist patients to achieve basic health care goals.

• Identify patient education needs, provide instruction and refer appropriately.

• Document observations, actions and patient outcomes.

• Provide safe, accurate and clinically competent direct care to patients and families.

• Recognize patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seek appropriate assistance.

• Obtain health history information. Obtain accurate vital signs, recognize and report variances.

• Teach techniques or provide information according to established program.

• Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.

• Appropriately communicate information to other members of the health care team.

• Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding the procedure and care.

• Perform telephone screening under direction of RN or MD.

• Assure patients’ rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.

• Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant practice areas.

• Maintain CPR certification.

• Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice.

• Serve as a role model for technical conduct and practice.

• Provide support to professional and technical staff.

• Solve problems appropriately seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.

• Effect positive response from patients and other members of the healthcare team through interpersonal skills.

The Medical Assistant/EMT position responsibilities include:

• Room patients and complete vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements.

• Administer medication and clinical procedures according to authorized policy and documented according to HealthPartners policy. This may include DISCUS or AIMS assessment.

• Review charts for the presence of pertinent information relevant to the patient’s appointment. This may include Prepared Practice work as developed by the team.