Hybrid LPN or MA (Chaska, MN.)

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 08, 2023

Department:

62259900 Allina Health Group Chaska

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

30

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Provides support to providers and the nursing staff in the delivery of timely, quality patient health care services. Some duties include assisting with rooming patients, managing patient flow and obtaining adequate patient medical information/data.

Hybrid Role - Primarily Remote with On-Site availability needed per staffing needs

Key Position Details:

Benefits eligible!

Hybrid Role - Primarily Remote with On-Site availability needed per staffing needs

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support and assist providers as instructed by the Physician, Provider or Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Reports any acute problems and changes in patient's condition.
  • Provides information to patients regarding test/procedure preparation, over-the-counter medication administration and treatment with provider.
  • Provide patient preventative or other heath information per provider or RN
  • Coordinate results of tests, procedures ect. with provider.
  • Assists with scheduling appointments for patients.
  • Prepare refill information for provider to review.
  • Facilitate obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
  • Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages and results for provider.
  • May need to perform injections using proper techniques.
  • May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration.
  • May assist with patient transportation.
• Room patients, manage patient flow and obtain adequate patient medical information/data.
  • Perform rooming and vital signs according to standards.
  • Assist with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
  • Confirm information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
  • Keep patient informed of provider schedule and notify provider when patient is ready.
• Clean, re-stock and maintain inventory for exam rooms and inventory for supply room.
  • Ensure that supplies are ordered, stocked and inventory is maintained.
  • Order medical supplies and nutritional supplies.
  • Sterilize and ensure the proper maintenance occurs for all exam room equipment.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
  • Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
  • Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
  • Follows all policies and procedures when administering medication.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

FOR MA's:

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred

FOR LPN's

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years clinic LPN experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse MN BON or Licensed Practical Nurse Wisconsin (if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely)
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently