Medical Assistant/LPN Spine Surgery Clinic

Davita Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant/LPN for their Spine Surgery Clinic in Chaska, Minnesota. This role involves various patient care activities, including assisting providers, administering medications, and performing lab and x-ray procedures. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and exhibit strong interpersonal skills to ensure high-quality patient care. Join a dedicated team delivering comprehensive healthcare services.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Market competitive salary

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing required.
• LPN Licensure or CMA certification is mandatory.
• Must have current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting providers with patient care activities.
• Administering medications and performing diagnostic procedures.
• Maintaining supplies and sterilizing equipment.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Friendly patient service

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing

Current LPN Licensure or CMA

Current CPR certification

Job description

Medical Assistant/LPN Spine Surgery Clinic

This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care related activities including: assisting the providers and performing a variety of diagnostic Lab and X-ray procedures according to established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

When performing nursing support functions

• Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR
• Administers prescribed medications 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 arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary
• Assists with patient education
• Performs other duties as assigned

When performing Lab and/or X-ray functions

• Maintains stocked supplies and inventory
• Sterilizes instruments, exam rooms and equipment
• Performs testing procedures as required
• Prepares procedure room/area and instructs patients
• Troubleshoots and maintains equipment
• Completes daily QA/QC procedures and provides maintenance/adjustments to equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Work Experience/License/Certifications

• Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing
• Graduate of clinical laboratory program and/or ability to display and complete job competencies
• Current LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Assistant (RMA) (LPNs/MAs will have 1 year to become certified in order to maintain employment)
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to multi-task
• 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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities when performing X-ray functions

• Knowledge of x-ray safety for patients and personnel
• Knowledge of proper patient positioning and state radiology regulations
• Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities when performing Lab functions

• Ability to troubleshoot problems with lab testing, equipment, patient samples, and kits
• Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems

Preferred Qualifications

• EMR experience
• X-Ray Operator License (grandfathered prior to 2007) or completion of AART limited scope Operator examination per Minnesota Department of Health

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Compensation

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.

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