LPN, CMA

Bluestone-Physician-Services; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plan with 4% matching

9 paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone, laptop and scrubs

Regular business hours

Job summary

Bluestone Physician Services seeks a professional Clinical Assistant (LPN or CMA) to join our team delivering primary care to patients in senior living communities. The role includes pre-visit planning, chart reconciliation, patient screenings, and minor procedures under provider supervision.

The position supports a provider team traveling to communities in Fridley, MN and surrounding areas, with field and office coordination to ensure smooth patient care and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Active LPN required or
• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA)
• Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, and community staff members.
• Pre-visit planning such as chart prepping, reviewing patient records, and following up on previous orders since the last visit.
• Perform screenings for depression and cognitive function as part of Annual Wellness Visits.
• Ensure medical records are updated accurately during and between visits.
• Setting up e-prescriptions and orders under provider supervision.
• Performing minor procedures under provider supervision, such as ear lavages, swabbing, and immunizations.
• Monitor and respond to portal messages.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Typing 45 WPM

EMR usage

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

LPN

CMA/RMA/CCMA

Driver's license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Bluestone delivers great outcomes by bringing exceptional care to patients living with complex, chronic conditions and disabilities. Our unique, robust model of care goes beyond primary care services — our multidisciplinary care teams collaborate with patients, their families and other healthcare providers to deliver care that is preventative, proactive and tailored to their unique needs.

Using an evidence-based approach focused on quality care management and data-driven medical decisions, Bluestone care teams collaborate to manage patients’ chronic conditions, address social determinants of health, manage transitions to and from inpatient settings, provide behavioral health support and more. Under our model of care, Bluestone patients experienced 21% fewer ER visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations and 41% fewer hospital readmissions compared to patients with similar conditions and complexities over the same time period.

Our care teams travel directly to patients who reside in Assisted Living, Memory Care and Group Home communities throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida and are supported by clinical operations and administrative colleagues who work remotely or at our corporate offices in Stillwater, Minnesota, and Tampa, Florida.

Bluestone has been named to the Star Tribune's Top Workplace list for the 14th year in a row! Bluestone also achieved Top Workplace USA 2021-2026!

Position Overview :

We are seeking a professional, self-motivated Clinical Assistant (LPN or CMA) to join our team that delivers primary care services to patients who reside in senior living communities. A Clinical Assistant is an essential care team member in our unique care model. Working alongside our healthcare providers, a Clinical Assistant’s duties include pre-visit planning and chart preparation, conducting patient screenings, reconciling medications, maintaining accurate patient charts, and performing minor procedures under provider supervision.

The Clinical Assistant provides collaborative nursing support working alongside a provider team traveling to senior living communities.

Schedule:

Full-Time Position with Day Shift Hours—No evenings, weekends, or holidays
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (In the field, patient-facing)
Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Typically a Work-From-Home/Administrative Day)

Location:

Fridley, MN & Surrounding Areas (Columbia Heights, Hugo)

Salary:

$23.00 - $29.00 per hour. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities :

• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, and community staff members.
• Pre-visit planning such as chart prepping, reviewing patient records, and following up on previous orders since the last visit.
• Perform screenings for depression and cognitive function as part of Annual Wellness Visits.
• Ensure medical records are updated accurately during and between visits.
• Setting up e-prescriptions and orders under provider supervision.
• Performing minor procedures under provider supervision, such as ear lavages, swabbing, and immunizations.
• Monitor and respond to portal messages.

Qualifications :

Education/Certification/Experience

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required or
• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA)
• Valid driver's license required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of patient care notes
• Ability to assist providers and facilitate an efficient, organized clinical flow
• Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Ability to deal with change and ambiguity
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable navigating electronic medical record systems and working with patient care notes
• Computer proficient, 45+ WPM typing
• Demonstrated compatibility with Bluestone’s mission and operating philosophies
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Bluestone Benefits :

• Health Insurance
• Company paid Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement plan with 4% matching contributions
• Nine (9) paid holidays for office closures
• Mileage reimbursement program for field employees
• Company sponsored cell phone, laptop and scrubs
• Regular business hours

Pay Transparency

$23 - $29 USD

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