Medical Assistant/LPN Allergy

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 and X-ray 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 And/or X-ray 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/MAs 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 X-ray Functions

• Knowledge of x-ray safety for patients and personnel
• Knowledge of proper patient positioning and state radiology regulations
• Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems

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
• X-Ray Operator License (grandfathered prior to 2007) or completion of AART limited scope Operator examination per Minnesota Department of Health
• Previous lab experience