Part-Time Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Coordination

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

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.