Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) or LPN (0.9 FTE) - Cardiology Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare is hiring for our Cardiology Clinic in downtown Minneapolis. This role can be filled at the Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (4-5 days / week, 8 hour shifts). This benefit-eligible role is union represented and primarily works day shift. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and advancement. /

• This opening is currently set to work Monday-Friday day hours but may expand to include evenings and weekends as we grow. /

SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES – Medical Assistant

Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or other providers including : administer medications, injections, and immunizations, spirometry, tympanometry, apply minor dressings and splints, connect patients to portable monitors e.g. pulse oximetry, nebulization, glucose monitoring, and urethral catheterization and other clinical duties as delegated within the Medical Assistant scope of practice

Set up for and provide direct assistance to physicians and other licensed care providers with medical examinations and procedures including : colposcopy, flex sigmoidoscopy, minor surgery

Perform specimen collection including : blood draws, sputum samples and urine samples

Perform hearing and vision screens and developmental testing

Review patient information as required by the rooming process and competently enter information into the patient medical record

Perform basic patient care activities including : place patients in rooms, take and chart vital signs

Performs other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES – Licensed Practical Nurse

Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a provider or a registered nurse including : administer and dispense medications and immunizations

Contribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patients

Obtain patient information and medical history including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedule

Perform basic patient care activities including taking and charting vital signs

Under the direction of a registered nurse, provide patient education from standardized teaching plans

Transcribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providers

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS – Medical Assistant

/ Minimum Qualifications : /

/ Preferred Qualifications : /

Experience with EPIC and / or similar electronic health record

Proficient with Microsoft Office Software

6 months related experience or HHS externship

Possesses active certification by the AAMA, AMT, or NHCA at hire

Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients

/ Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : /

Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and / or schedule patients

Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population

Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information

Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etc

/ License / Certifications : /

Credentialed or Registered through AAMA, AMT, or NHCA within thirteen (13) months of employment

Must have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employment

_QUALIFICATIONS – Licensed Practical Nurse _

/ Minimum Qualifications : /

Completion of an approved course in practical nursing

Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing

Current CPR certification

/ Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : /

Must possess basic nursing skills and deliver safe patient care

Attention to detail and ability to problem solve are essential

Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Title : Medical Assistant (1.0 FTE) or LPN (0.9 FTE) - Cardiology Clinic

Location : MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID : 251515