- 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.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN program.
- Pediatric experience.
- Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills (if required by clinic site).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Medical Assistant - Minnesota (MN), United States - Children's Minnesota
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 ExpertsTM 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 .
We're looking for individuals who are driven to join us in our mission to champion the special health needs of children and their families.
Advance your career by becoming a Medical Assistant at Children's Minnesota, one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. By applying for this opening, your application will be reviewed for all Medical Assistant openings based upon your qualifications and your disclosed work preferences. You will be contacted if your experience and preferences match at least one of our current openings. This job posting is re-created every six months from Job Posting Date (bottom of job posting). Please read further for more information about this role.
Position Summary
At Children's MN, we have MA and LPN opportunities at multiple sites within our primary care and specialty care clinics.
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:
Medical Assistant
Required:
Preferred:
* 1 year experience in a clinic setting or completion of Medical Assistant externship at a Children's Minnesota Clinic.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
License/Certifications:
License/Certification/Registration required? Yes
*BLS certified
*LPNMNBN
Education:
*High school diploma or equivalent required
*Associates or Vocational degree from a Board of Nursing approved LPN program required
Experience:
*1-2 years clinic LPN experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Communication skills
*Ability to solve routine issues that may come up in the clinic
*Collaborative and ability to work in team environment
*Ability to serve as lead and support Medical Assistants who may have questions
Physical Demands
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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 committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.