Provider Assistant - LPN/Medical Assistant/EMT

Stillwater Medical Group; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater is seeking a Provider Assistant/Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a busy clinic setting. Responsibilities include documenting histories, taking vitals, administering immunizations, and processing lab orders under physician or RN direction.

Qualified candidates should have an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an LPN with MN/WI license, or EMT training with current license.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (certificate or diploma)
• Current LPN license for MN/WI or EMT license with Minnesota registration
• CPR certification for health professionals (AHA/ARC) preferred or required

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Medical documentation

Vital signs

Immunizations

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant program

LPN license (MN/WI)

EMT license/certification

Tools

Epic EMR

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 medial 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.