Medical Assistant / Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Paul, Minnesota
Employer: Children's Hospital Association - Saint Paul, MN
Industry: Other Patient Care Related
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description:
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant role will provide professional family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents as delegated by a provider or RN which may include the following duties:
*Escort patients to exam room and appropriately document information.
*Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by a clinician.
*Perform and assist with procedures and treatments as directed by clinician, such as; administering hearing/vision tests, rapid strep testing, nebulizer treatments and urine catheterizations.
*Perform laboratory specimen collection and processing to ensure the accurate and appropriate performance of patient testing while maintaining patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality.
*Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
Required:
*High school diploma or equivalent.
*Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR completion of an LPN or RN program.
Preferred:
*1 year experience in a clinic setting or completion of Medical Assistant externship at a Children's Minnesota Clinic.
*Pediatric experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills (if required by clinic site).
License/Certifications:
*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Physical Demands
Please click here to view the Physical Demands
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant role will provide professional family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents as delegated by a provider or RN which may include the following duties:
*Escort patients to exam room and appropriately document information.
*Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by a clinician.
*Perform and assist with procedures and treatments as directed by clinician, such as; administering hearing/vision tests, rapid strep testing, nebulizer treatments and urine catheterizations.
*Perform laboratory specimen collection and processing to ensure the accurate and appropriate performance of patient testing while maintaining patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality.
*Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
Required:
*High school diploma or equivalent.
*Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR completion of an LPN or RN program.
Preferred:
*1 year experience in a clinic setting or completion of Medical Assistant externship at a Children's Minnesota Clinic.
*Pediatric experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills (if required by clinic site).
License/Certifications:
*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Physical Demands
Please click here to view the Physical Demands
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Created: 2024-07-23
Reference: 22027144
Country: United States
State: Minnesota
City: St. Paul
ZIP: 55114
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