Medical Assistant/LPN - Western OB/GYN
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$23.63 per hour |
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| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Waconia, Minnesota |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$23.63
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$31.16
About this job
This position travels between Chaska, Waconia, and other Western OB/GYN Clinics.
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care related activities including: assisting the providers and performing a variety of diagnostic Lab procedures according to established policies and procedures.
Job Functions
When performing nursing support functions
- Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensure
- Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients
- Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day
- Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary
- Assists with patient education
- Performs other duties as assigned
When performing Lab functions
- Maintains stocked supplies and inventory
- Sterilizes instruments, exam rooms and equipment
- Performs testing procedures as required
- Prepares procedure room/area and instructs patients
- Troubleshoots and maintains equipment
- Completes daily QA/QC procedures and provides maintenance/adjustments to equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Work Experience/License/Certifications
- Graduation from Medical Assisting program or School of Practical Nursing
- Graduate of clinical laboratory program and/or ability to display and complete job competencies
- Current LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Assistant (RMA) (LPNs will have 1 year to become certified in order to maintain employment)
- Current CPR certification
Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
- Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team
- Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities when performing Lab functions
- Ability to troubleshoot problems with lab testing, equipment, patient samples, and kits
- Skill in performing quality control and maintaining records
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technique problems
Preferred Qualifications
- EMR experience
Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
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