LPN/Medical Assistant

HealthPartners; Olivia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners in Olivia, MN, is seeking LPNs and Medical Assistants to join our Primary Care team. You will escort patients, document vitals, and support clinicians through visits.

This role requires a BLS certification and either an LPN license or completion of an accredited MA program; prior healthcare experience is a plus and training is provided.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required and maintained.
• LPN license current in state.
• MA program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vitals and visit information.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Perform or assist with procedures such as EKGs, bladder scans, and related treatments.
• Ensure rooming and charting steps are completed in accordance with policies.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

LPN License

Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Job description

Olivia is looking to hire LPNs and Medical Assistants to join our Primary Care team!Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

• Escorting patients to exam rooms and appropriately documenting necessary visit information and vitals such as height, weight, and blood pressure.
• Preparing and administering medications, and immunizations as directed by a clinician, RN or following standing orders.
• Perform and assist with procedures and treatments as directed by the clinician, such as administering, ear lavage, EKG’s, and bladder scans.
• Ensuring all the components are of the standard rooming process are completed including medication reconciliation and pending refills, allergy review, immunization reconciliation, completion of appropriate forms and questionnaires to support clinical quality.
• Maintaining knowledge of, and complying with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures, and standards.

Required Qualifications:

This role requires a BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.

Must meet one of the following:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing. Must maintain a current state license of practical nursing.
• OR
• Medical Assistant (MA): Graduate from a Medical Assisting program accredited by “The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Preferred Qualifications:

One or more years of healthcare experience is desirable (preferably in a related field of medicine).