LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT

About the Role

HealthPartners is hiring for an LPN, Medical Assistant, or EMT working in Primary Care at the Minneapolis Nokomis clinic. A sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

LPN Position

• 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 (in-person certification required; online certification is not acceptable).
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including appropriate use of English grammar and spelling.
• One year of working experience as an LPN is preferred.

Medical Assistant Position

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or graduate of an accredited EMT program with a current EMT license.
• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross (in-person certification required; online 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.

Responsibilities

LPN Position

• 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 and accurate vital signs; recognize and report variances.
• Teach techniques or provide information according to established programs.
• Accurately and appropriately document procedures and treatment in each patient’s record.
• Communicate information effectively to other members of the health care team.
• Provide the patient and family with current and accurate information regarding procedures and care.
• Perform telephone screening under the direction of an RN or MD.
• Ensure patients’ rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Maintain current practice by obtaining continuing education in relevant areas.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Serve as a catalyst in improving standards of LPN practice and as a role model for technical conduct.
• Provide support to professional and technical staff.
• Solve problems appropriately, seeking assistance from members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills to foster effective responses from patients and healthcare team members.

Medical Assistant Position

• Room patients and complete vital signs and other pertinent physical measurements.
• Administer medication and clinical procedures according to authorized policy and document per HealthPartners policy, including DISCUS or AIMS assessments.
• Review charts for pertinent information relevant to the patient’s appointment, including Prepared Practice work.
• Provide and document requested health educational materials to the patient.
• Handle patient records in a private and confidential manner per HealthPartners policy.
• Seek medical or nursing assistance when encountering an acutely ill patient or a patient with a changing condition.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms, set up for procedures, and assist providers as needed.
• Prepare the patient for medical interventions.
• Prepare charts and records for appointments according to clinic visit type and established practices; check MSRs for completion and route appropriately.
• Prepare lab, x-ray, and miscellaneous forms as requested.
• Process drug refills according to clinic protocols.
• Monitor station logs as assigned.
• Facilitate timely and accurate communication within the clinic.
• Accurately receive and relay messages and test results to the appropriate person or location.
• Gather necessary information from callers and relay it to the appropriate provider for follow-up.
• Inform the reception desk of provider schedule status and assist in coordinating urgent and non-urgent schedule changes.
• Perform patient correspondence when requested and assist patients in completing forms.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment according to procedure and OSHA standards.
• Complete scheduled cleaning requirements for designated work areas and document completion for infection control and OSHA compliance.
• Implement infection control procedures and adhere to protective clothing requirements.
• Ensure clinic supplies are adequately stocked and well organized; process and deliver inventory requests in a timely manner.
• Routinely check expiration dates and remove or replace outdated supplies.
• Maintain the prescription sample supply cabinet per clinic protocol.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, records are kept, and instruments are calibrated and in working order.

About Us

At HealthPartners, we believe in the power of good—good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included, and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including:

• Health benefits
• Time off
• Retirement planning
• Continuous learning opportunities

Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially so you can continue delivering exceptional care.