LPN/Medical Assistant

Childrensheartclinic; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated and passionate health professional is sought by a leading clinic to join their family-centered practice as an LPN or Medical Assistant. This role involves delivering exceptional care to children and adolescents while collaborating closely with healthcare providers. You'll engage in meaningful patient interactions and enhance your clinical skills within a supportive team environment. Candidates with prior pediatric experience and a background in live patient settings will thrive at this organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Fringe benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship at a Children's Minnesota Clinic preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs.
• Prepare and administer medications and injections.
• Assist with procedures such as hearing and vision tests.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Basic laboratory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Completion of an LPN/LVN or RN program

Job description

At the Children's Clinic, every day brings an opportunity to make a lasting difference. Imagine being the calming presence for a worried parent, the friendly face that brightens a child’s day, and the skilled professional who ensures the highest standard of care. Our team is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic LPN or Medical Assistant to join our family-centered practice! Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional care? We’d love to connect!

About Us:

Ourteam here at the Children's Clinic comes together as a compassionate healthcare community. We offer a wide range of services, from well-child care to educational and outreach programs. Our priority is supporting children with complex medical and psychosocial challenges, as well as acute and chronic illnesses. Our holistic approach includes developmental, behavioral, and nutritional assessments, parent education, and guidance that empowers families to thrive.

Why Join Us?

Not only will you make an impact, but you will also have the chance to develop and expand your clinical skills in meaningful ways. This includes working with injections, performing hearing and vision screenings, and assisting with catheterizations. You’ll be part of a cohesive team that values collaboration and supports providers who are excited about working together to deliver exceptional care. If this excites you, then this is the perfect position for you!

Position Summary:

As an LPN or Medical Assistant, you will be at the heart of our mission to deliver exceptional family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents. Working collaboratively with providers and RNs, your role will be integral in ensuring the smooth operation of our clinic and the well-being of our patients. The schedule for this position will be:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - 7:45am-5:00pm

• Thursdays – 8:45am-5:00pm

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Escort patients to exam rooms, document information accurately, vital signs, and create a welcoming environment for every visit.

• Medication Administration: Prepare and administer medications and injections under the direction of a clinician.

• Assisting with Procedures: Play a hands-on role in treatments and procedures such as hearing and vision tests, rapid strep testing, nebulizer treatments, circumcisions, and urine catheterizations.

• Lab Expertise: Perform laboratory specimen collection and processing with precision, ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality.

• Compliance and Knowledge: Stay current with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to maintain the clinic's high standards of care.

Required:
*High school diploma or equivalent.
*Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR completion of an LPN/LVN or RN program.

Preferred:
*1 year experience in a clinic setting or completion of Medical Assistant externship at a Children's Minnesota Clinic.
*Pediatric experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills (if required by clinic site).

License/Certifications:
*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.