Clinical Assistant - LPN or CMA - (40 hours per pay period)

Mlhealth; Onamia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Holiday pay

Job summary

Mille Lacs Health System is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support clinic operations across Mille Lacs Health System clinics, day shift with rotating weekends.

The CA will room patients, administer medications and vaccines, assist with documentation, phlebotomy, EKGs, and coordinate referrals, with supervision by the clinic Manager.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS and progress toward CMA/ARMA or LPN license.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, vaccines, meds, and equipment.
• Able to document accurately in medical records and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication across disciplines and teams.

Responsibilities

• Room patients: record vitals, screenings, and complete documentation.
• Administer and document oral and injectable medications and vaccines.
• Prepare and route medication refill requests; perform phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Handle scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, and supply restocking.
• Assist physician/PA/CNP with patient care and testing coordination.
• Support quality initiatives and participate in committees as assigned.
• Train and mentor students, externs, and new staff.

Skills

BLS Certification

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

BLS Certification within 30 days

CMA or ARMA certification / Minnesota LPN license

Knowledge of medical terminology and equipment

Experience with nursing principles and medical ethics

Job description

This position may be assigned or rotate between any or all of the Mille Lacs Health System clinics

Day Shift with Rotating Weekends

Summary

Clinical Assistants (CA) are multi skilled to provide support for clinic operations within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the clinic Manager. CA's have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of clients from infant/child through geriatrics.

Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members. Must have knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment/supplies, medication dosing, storage, and administration. Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Duties for Clinical Assistant

• Rooming of clients which includes but is not limited to: height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, and performs and fully completes all documentation in the medical records for nurse visits, patient encounters and medication refills.
• Administration and documentation of oral and injectable medications and vaccinations.
• Accurate preparation and routing of electronic and faxed medication refill requests.
• Reception/Clerical task which include but is not limited to: Scheduling appointments, verification of insurance, checking in for appointments, coordinating patient referrals, coordinate insurance medication prior authorizations, ordering of supplies and equipment and restocking of supplies and accurate documentation of phone calls and patient care.
• Proper storage, handling and administration of vaccines. Be able to determine vaccines appropriate for patient based on past vaccine records, age and the CDC and MDH vaccine schedules.
• Perform and document Phlebotomy, EKGs and waived lab testing.
• Assist the Physician/PA/CNP with continuance of patient care by coordinating diagnostic testing and referrals to inside and outside providers.
• Data Collection for Quality initiatives.
• Serve on various committees and task forces as assigned.
• Willing to train and provided a productive learning environment for students, externs and new staff.

Required Education and Experience

• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification or registration from an accrediting body such as the AAMA or the ARMA (must successfully pass Certified Medical Assistant exam within six months of hire) or possess a Minnesota practical nursing license through the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, policies, procedures and medical ethics equivalent to years of experience.
• Excellent communication skills across disciplines and at various levels.
• Possession of attention to detail, organization and prioritization skills.
• Basic Computer skills and comprehension including Word.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Health care/ Clinic experience
• Phlebotomy and Lab experience
• X Ray certification and/or experience

Company Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement, Discounts and Scholarships Programs
• Retirement Plans
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program
• Service and Pharmacy Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Pay

Mille Lacs Health System may obtain information about you from a third party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a \"consumer report\" which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living. These reports may contain information regarding your criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records (\"driving records\"), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks. You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time, to request whether a consumer report has been run about you and to request a copy of your report. These searches will be conducted by Verified Credentials, LLC, 20890 Kenbridge Court, Lakeville, MN 55044, 800-473-4934, www.verifiedcredentials.com - https://www.verifiedcredentials.com.