Medical Assistant or LPN
Full-time
Full Time
Hourly
$20-26/hour
https://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/
Job Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT OR LPN
Department(s): Medical Support
Position Summary:
Provides health care support services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a provider.
Supervision Received:
Clinical Operations Manager or Clinical Operations Director (if LPN)
Supervision Exercised:
None
Hours/Week FLSA Definition:
40 hrs; Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Essential Functions:
Provides health care support services for all patients (adult and pediatric) as established by clinic protocols and community practice standards
Actively manages quality initiatives in collaboration with provider and Quality staff. Maintains quality assurance logs.
Screens and prepares patients for exams according to vital sign screening guidelines
Assists with exams and minor procedures
Draws lab specimens
Follows up on lab specimens (calling for results, documentation of results and follow-up directed by medical staff)
Keeps exam rooms supplied and clean
Cleans and autoclaves instruments
Performs EKG’s as ordered by physician
Administers injections and medications under the direction of a provider
Operates and maintains clinic lab in absence of lab tech
Makes appointments with appropriate provider
Files and maintains provider "in/out boxes"
Core Requirements:
Works collaboratively and respectfully with staff and others—individually and as part of a team—to achieve optimal efficiency, outcomes, and morale
Interacts in a culturally competent manner with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to: socio-economics, race and ethnicity, nationality, and religion, both in-clinic and in the community
Maintains excellent and punctual attendance
Attends and actively participates in staff and departmental meetings
Attends agency functions and meetings as relevant or required
Works at any or all NHS clinics, as needed
Uses computer daily including e-mail, word documents, spreadsheets, patient management system, electronic health record, and patient portal, as needed to carry out essential job functions
Maintains any required licensure/certification
Demonstrates commitment to agency mission and goals
Abides by corporate compliance program, HIPAA regulations and other agency policies and procedures
Participates daily in pre-visit planning and huddles (RN, Provider, Medical Assistant/LPN, Front Desk)
Utilizes Patient Portal to access patient information and communicate with patients, as relevant
Plans, organizes, and multitasks
Speaks, understands, reads and writes English sufficiently to carry out all essential duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program
Minimum one year’s experience working as a Medical Assistant or LPN
Fluency in Spanish and English a plus (oral and written)
Medical Assistant
Full-time
Full Time
Hourly
$25 - 32/hour
SUMMARY:
NACC’s mission is to promote the health & wellness of mind, body, and spirit of Native American families. We offer a full range of healthcare services that include Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental, and Substance Abuse. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the delivery of patient care. This position is also responsible for providing individualized patient care to promote the restoration of health and achievement of patient health goals by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following:
Performs and records: vital signs, health screens, vision checks, hearing checks, and other assessments.
Performs patient call-backs, and follows-ups, as needed.
Prepares, explains, educates and guides patients in preparation for exams, procedures, diagnostic tests, preparation for discharge, referral, follow-up, and/or re-scheduling.
Prepares equipment for and assists with patient exams, tests and procedures.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment and disposes of contaminated supplies. Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Control, as instructed.
Administers and documents immunizations for children and adults. Performs appropriate procedures, injections, and blood/urine collections. Assists with lab procedures, tests and processes, as instructed.
Possesses knowledge of costs, billing, and coding procedures. Assures all biohazardous materials are properly disposed.
Assist in training new staff.
Performs all in-house lab tests independently and accurately. Maintains, organizes, and updates the electronic medical record.
Assists with retrieving patient records, faxing records and documenting outcomes. Retrieves MIIC (Minnesota Immunization Information Connection) data.
Checks, organizes, and resupplies exam rooms during and between patient visits and at the end of day.
Organizes, cleans, and maintains the cleaning and sterilization area, as needed. Knows and understands the tools and equipment in each area.
Orders appropriate and needed supplies and equipment. Correctly completes clinic forms and related procedures. Attends and participates in scheduled meetings.
Participates in performance peer reviews.
Reviews, understands, follows and applies policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Manual.
Behaves in a professional, courteous, and engaging manner in all interactions.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or experience: One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two or more years of experience in a medical clinic setting preferred.
Certificates, licenses and registrations required: CMA certification. Current BLS CPR certification. Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
Computer skills required: Database Software (Access); Internet Software; Order Processing Systems; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); EMR (Electronic Medical Record) System.
Medical Assistant
Full-time
Full Time
$23-26/hourly
JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant
REPORTS TO: Lead Medical Assistant or Nurse
STATUS: Non-exempt (hourly)
LOCATION: Medical Clinic
SCHS is a 90-100 employee, full-service, non-profit healthcare clinic serving the needs of the South Minneapolis community. Come make a difference in the lives of people every day while helping us achieve our mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional care, removing barriers, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
ROLE: This individual is responsible for assisting medical providers with patient care and performing laboratory functions.
JOB DUTIES:
•Prepare patients for examination, record vital signs, age, race, current complaint, medications, aller¬gies, and immuniza¬tions for pediatric clients.
•Prepare for next-day visits through the pre-vision planning process.
•Assist providers with patient exams, treatment, and minor surgery.
•Administer certain medications, injections and immunizations under the supervision of the Medical Provider or RN.
•Explain the nature of diagnostic tests and/or treatment to the patient at the medical providers' request; instruct patients regarding preparation for tests ordered by the provider.
•Obtain the patient's signature on consent forms or permission to perform in-office procedures.
•Assist in the collecting specimens and preparing them for trans¬portation to the laboratory or perform simple routine laboratory procedures as appropriate.
•Maintain laboratory log book; record each patient's lab test(s) and results; send lab results report cards to pa¬tients in a timely manner; note abnormal lab test results and ensure provider follow-up.
•Restock exam rooms with supplies daily; monitor and maintain invento¬ry of medical, laboratory and laundry supplies as needed; dis¬pose of contami¬nated and disposable items.
•Be knowledgeable of family planning information to provide in¬struction to patients as requested by nurse.
•Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
•Other duties and responsibilities as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
•Confidence, professional judgment, and grace under pressure.
•Works well both independently and as part of a team.
•Good verbal and written communication skills.
•Flexibility--nimble in response to an evolving workload.
•Ability to exhibit good rapport with clients of varying ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic status.
•Excellent time management and organizational skills.
•Attention to detail.
•Able to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
•Commitment to the SCHS mission and staff values.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program; CMA certification preferred but not required.
•At least one year of related experience.
•Bilingual is a plus.
Great Employee Benefits:
*National Health Service Corps loan repayment option
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability -up to 8 weeks
• 401(k) savings plan
• Life Insurance at no cost to our employees
• Generous PTO
TO APPLY:
Send resume to zoe.villegas@southsidechs.org
Medical Assistant
Full-time
Full Time
https://neighborhoodhealthsource.org/
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides health care support services for all patients (adult and pediatric) as established by clinic
protocols and community practice standards
Actively manages quality initiatives in collaboration with provider and Quality staff. Maintains
quality assurance logs
Screens and prepares patients for exams according to vital sign screening guidelines
Assists with exams and minor procedures
Draws lab specimens
Follows up on lab specimens (calling for results, documentation of results and follow-up directed
by medical staff)
Keeps exam rooms supplied and clean
Cleans and autoclaves instruments
Performs EKG’s as ordered by physician
Administers injections and medications under the direction of a provider
Operates and maintains clinic lab in absence of lab tech
Makes appointments with appropriate provider
Files and maintains provider "in/out boxes"
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
Works collaboratively and respectfully with staff and others—individually and as part of a team—
to achieve optimal efficiency, outcomes and morale
Interacts in a culturally competent manner with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds,
including but not limited to: socio-economics, race and ethnicity, nationality and religion, both inclinic and in the community
Maintains excellent and punctual attendance
Attends and actively participates in staff and departmental meetings
Attends agency functions and meetings as relevant or required
Works at any or all NHS clinics, as needed
Uses computer daily including e-mail, word documents, spreadsheets, patient management
system, electronic health record, and patient portal, as needed to carry out essential job functions
Maintains any required licensure/certification
Demonstrates commitment to agency mission and goals
Abides by corporate compliance program, HIPAA regulations and other agency policies and
procedures
Participates daily in pre-visit planning and huddles (RN, Provider, Medical Assistant, Front Desk)
Utilizes Patient Portal to access patient information and communicate with patients, as relevant
Plans, organizes, and multitasks
Speaks, understands, reads and writes English sufficiently to carry out all essential duties
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
Minimum one year experience working as a Medical Assistant
Fluency in Spanish and English a plus (oral and written)
Certified Medical Assistant
Full-time
Full Time
$20-25/hour USD
Job description
Open Cities Health Center is hiring Medical Assistants! Come join our team! Open Cities is a growing and dynamic community health center who is seeking passionate, motivated, and patient centered Medical Assistants. This Medical Assistant position requires a team player who will treat all our patients and employees with dignity and respect. We serve patients from a variety of cultures who come to us as their preferred community clinic, so staff who are culturally competent are essential to our care team. The major purpose of this job is to provide medical assistance and support to the care-giving team; fulfilling patient care responsibilities as assigned and assisting the doctor with patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare patients for provider office visit, greet and escort patients to the exam room
Assure smooth patient flow by prioritizing the following: rooming patients; taking appropriate patient histories, setting up room for anticipated procedures; sterilizing used instruments, anticipating provider’s needs; assisting providers during exams and procedures, and returning patient calls in a timely manner.
Documentation of information electronically in chart in an accurate, complete, and timely manner
Maintain a safe, clean, efficient and welcoming environment for patients and staff
Perform routine clerical tasks as needed Respond to urgent or emergent needs of the patient
Participate in huddles, pre-visit planning, and team meetings
Ensure teamwork w/ other departments and staff to meet patient needs
Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience
Successful completion of initial and annual competency assessments
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program plus 1 year of recent experience in a medical office.
Knowledgeable of medical terminology, basic medicines and procedures
Experience w/ electronic medical records Basic computer knowledge, able to operate standard office equipment.
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to embrace change and engage in ongoing process improvement
Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. OCHC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, or membership on a local human rights commission.
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely
No
COVID-19 considerations:
Door screening for every person that enters the building
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Open Cities Health Center is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Open Cities Health Center is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour