LPN or MA - Medical Assistant - Tracy Clinic - Full Time

Sanford Health; Tracy (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Medical Assistants (MA) to provide patient care and support within a collaborative healthcare environment. The LPN will implement and evaluate patient care under supervision, while the MA will assist in patient assessments and follow care plans. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• LPN must have an unencumbered LPN license and IV therapy skills if applicable.
• MA requires national certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• LPN ensures health, comfort, and safety of patients; documents medical history.
• MA collects health status data and communicates care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Technical Support

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.

Job Description

LPN:

• Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients.
• Documents a thorough medical history from the patient.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Counsels patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
• Practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and uses appropriate age and population-specific standards.

MA:

• Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver.
• Communicates data to healthcare providers and follows the patient's care plan under provider supervision.
• Communicates provider’s instructions to the patient or caregiver.
• Participates in care across the lifespan, including preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up.
• Performs duties such as obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting signs or symptoms, and performing point of care testing.

Qualifications

LPN:

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• For IV therapy/management skills, in North Dakota: graduation from an AASPN program including IV therapy or completion of an approved IV Therapy course.
• Unencumbered LPN license with the State Nursing board and/or multi-state licensure privileges.

MA:

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• National certification or registration as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent).
• Additional state requirements: North Dakota registration as an MAIII; Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Oregon do not require state registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment, with recertification as required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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