Medical Assistant / Licensed Practical Nurse

Children's Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support clinicians in a busy outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include data collection, rooming patients, check-in, scheduling, and helping manage prescriptions and registrations.

The LPN may serve as the clinical Lead and collaborate with Medical Assistants to ensure smooth patient flow, accurate charting, and timely care delivery. A valid LPN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LPN license.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates or vocational degree from an approved LPN program.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with rooming, check-in and scheduling.
• Assist with prescription management and outpatient records.
• Register patients and answer patient concerns.
• Maintain and update outpatient medical records.
• May serve as clinic Lead and mentor Medical Assistants.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Lead capability

Patient support

Education

LPN license

BLS certified

Nursing program diploma

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The Children's Clinic provides a range of services from well-child care to educational and outreach programs. They care for children with complex medical, psychosocial problems, and acute and chronic childhood illnesses. They also provide developmental, behavioral, nutritional assessment and guidance, and parent education.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides support to providers in the delivery of timely, high-quality patient care services in a clinic environment. The clinical service functions include initial data collection, assisting providers with rooming, check in and scheduling of appointments. The LPN also assists patients with prescription management, patient registration, answering patient concerns and maintaining outpatient medical records. The LPN may also serve as the clinical Lead. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting. License/Certification/Registration required? Yes.

License and Certification

• BLS certified
• LPNMNBN

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program required

Experience

• 1-2 years clinic LPN experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communication skills
• Ability to solve routine issues that may come up in the clinic
• Collaborative and ability to work in team environment
• Ability to serve as lead and support Medical Assistants who may have questions

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. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. 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.