Provider Assistant - LPN/MA/EMT

Stillwater Medical Group; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater is seeking a Provider Assistant to perform patient care duties, document medical information, and administer medications and vaccinations in a clinical setting. You will help obtain medical histories and vital signs and support timely clinic services.

The role requires completing an accredited Medical Assistant program or current LPN/EMT credentials, plus CPR certification. Experience with Epic EMR is preferred and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with or without certification (AAMA or AMT).
• Current LPN (MN and WI license required).
• Graduate of an accredited EMT program plus current EMT license (national and Minnesota).
• PLUS CPR certification for health professionals (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history.
• Take vital signs and document findings in the patient record.
• Review annual wellness questionnaire with appropriate patients.
• Administer immunizations.
• Monitor messages and relay clinician responses via phone calls.
• Enter orders for laboratory services.

Education

Medical Assistant program (accredited)

LPN license (MN and WI)

EMT program + EMT license (national and Minnesota)

Job description

Job Description

As a provider assistant at HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater, you are responsible for a variety of patient care duties and other related duties in the clinical setting that include documentation of medical information, administration of medications/vaccinations and treatments, as well as obtaining medical histories, vital signs, etc. The provider assistant assists the healthcare providers in the timely delivery of services per physician/RN direction and according to Clinic policies and procedures. All programs and activities are designed to support the short- and long-term mission, vision, goals, and objectives of HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Take vital signs and document findings in the patient record
• Review annual wellness questionnaire with appropriate patients
• Administer immunizations
• Monitor messages and relay clinician responses via phone calls
• Enter orders for laboratory services

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with or without certification (AAMA or AMT) OR
• Current LPN (MN and WI license required) OR
• Graduate of an accredited EMT program plus current EMT license (national and Minnesota)

PLUS current CPR certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• One year medical assistant or LPN experience in a clinic.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record software.

All candidates should have excellent verbal and written skills; excellent customer services skills; tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions with patients, families, and care team members; An ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in all interactions; Understanding of patient education needs, able to effectively share information with patient, family members and care team members as needed; Ability to learn, retain information regarding patient care procedures; Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks; Ability to remain calm in stressful situation; Experience with Epic preferred.