Clinic Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota at Northfield Hospital & Clinics

Patient Care

• Prepares charts for appointments and reviews pertinent information.
• Prepares, administers, and documents medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitors provider orders to ensure completion.
• Assists providers as needed.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Only
  • Provides direct, individualized nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
  • Prepares and gathers all medical information for scheduled patients.
  • Conducts focused assessments of patient health status through collection and comparison of data to normal findings and current patient condition.
  • Implements delegated, ordered, or prescribed interventions, including but not limited to electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, splint and brace application, wound dressing changes, suture removal, and staple removal.
  • Assists in evaluating patient responses to interventions and reports changes to the RN Care Coordinator or provider.
  • Provides health care information and education to patients.
  • Prepares laboratory specimens and performs urinalysis, glucose testing, and drug test collection in accordance with laboratory policies.
  • Assigns and monitors nursing tasks delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Medical Assistant Only
  • Prepares exam and treatment rooms prior to patient visits.
  • Rooms patients and prepares them for exams, tests, and procedures.
  • Obtains and accurately records vital signs and physical measurements.
  • Performs medical office procedures as ordered by the provider.
  • Collects laboratory specimens and completes required documentation in accordance with laboratory policies.
  • Completes administrative tasks and paperwork for providers, patients, and parents/guardians.
  • Assists patients with scheduling appointments as needed.
  • Coordinates prior authorizations for medications and imaging studies with insurance companies.
  • Works with providers, patients, and parents/guardians to complete required forms and documentation.

• Communicates pertinent information to providers and members of the healthcare team.
• Informs the medical or nursing team of urgent patient needs or changes in condition.
• Relays test results accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
• Accurately communicates and documents information in a timely manner.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Only
  • Advocates for the best interests of patients.
  • Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure quality and continuity of patient care.
  • Provides input into the development and improvement of department policies and procedures.

• Ensures equipment and supplies are available and adequately stocked for patient care.
• Properly cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Only
  • Prepares supply lists and assists the Patient Care Supervisor with ordering supplies and equipment for clinical use.

• New graduates are encouraged to apply!
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant: Non-certified/non-registered applicants must have graduated from an accredited program that included a clinical externship and must provide proof of program completion.
• LPN: Current Minnesota LPN license, in good standing
• Current BLS certification or enrollment in the NH+C RQI program, with all program requirements completed within 90 days of enrollment. Must remain current by completing quarterly assignments before the end of each calendar quarter.
• Ability to learn and use electronic health records and other computer programs.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently to ensure safe and effective communication in a healthcare environment.

• CMA or RMA preferred
• One year of clinical practice experience

• 64 hours per two-week pay period
• Monday 9:30am-8:00pm, Tuesday 7:45am-2pm, Thursday 7:45am-5:00pm, Friday 7:45am-5:00pm