What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/LPN Podiatry (Le Sueur) position at Ridgeview Medical Center Health System?
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities to assist providers and nursing personnel. Facilitates patient/physician/provider communication and coordination of care.
Job Functions
- Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR.
- Administers prescribed medications/vaccines and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certifications/licensure.
- Prepares equipment and assists provers during examination, testing, and treatment of patients.
- Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at end of the day.
- Assists in maintaining stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam rooms.
- Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary.
- Assists with patient education.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- Graduate from Medical Assisting Program or School of Practical Nursing
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- 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
License/Certifications
- Current LPN Licensure or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (New grad's will have 1-year to become certified/licensed in order to maintain employment)
- Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications
- EMR experience
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Part Time Non-Benefited
