Medical Assistant/LPN Sleep Clinic

Ridgeview-2; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 3,353,000 - 4,907,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant/LPN to support physicians and nursing staff. The role includes patient transport, vitals collection, and documenting in the EMR system, as well as assisting with examinations and procedures.

The position involves administering prescribed medications and vaccines, preparing exam rooms, and coordinating referrals as needed while maintaining patient education and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask across patient care activities.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used in patient care.
• Ability to meet background checks aligned with position functions.
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions (Microsoft Office, EMR).
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
• Capable of making independent decisions with critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and obtain vitals; document in EMR.
• Administer prescribed medications/vaccines and treatments per policy.
• Prepare equipment and assist providers during examinations, testing and treatments.
• Perform room turnover between cases and at day end.
• Maintain stocked supplies and sterilize instruments and rooms.
• Assist with referrals and authorizations as needed.
• Assist with patient education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Medical equipment knowledge

English communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Patient-focused

Computer literacy

Autonomous work

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 490 S. Maple Street,Waconia, MN, 55387,United States
• Base Pay $24.34 - $35.62 / Hour
• Job Category Medical Assistant/LPN
• Employee Type Part Time Non-Benefited

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities to assist providers and nursing personnel. Facilitates patient/physician/provider communication and coordination of care.

Job Functions

• Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR
• Administers prescribed medications/vaccine’s and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensure
• Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients
• Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day
• Assists in maintaining stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam rooms
• Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary
• Assists with patient education
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Work Experience/License Certifications

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above.

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.